Compound Monograph

10-Epicanin

A sesquiterpene lactone reported in feverfew, belonging to the bitter principles characteristic of the plant.

Classification

10-Epicanin is one of the sesquiterpene lactones, part of the terpenoids class. The largest class of plant compounds, built from five-carbon isoprene units — the essential-oil aromatics, resins, bitter principles, saponins, and plant sterols.

Where Does It Come From? (1)

10-Epicanin is one of the sesquiterpene lactones, found in Feverfew.