Compound Monograph

7-alpha-Acetoxymarrubiin

A labdane-type diterpene lactone found in the flowering tops of black horehound, related to marrubiin; its specific pharmacology is not well established.

Classification

7-alpha-Acetoxymarrubiin is one of the diterpenes, 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)

7-alpha-Acetoxymarrubiin is one of the diterpenes, found in Black Horehound.