Compound Monograph

Agropyrene

A polyacetylene that is the main component of couchgrass volatile oil; reported to have broad antibacterial and antifungal activity in laboratory studies.

Classification

Agropyrene is one of the other constituents. Compounds outside the major chemical classes — nucleosides, simple amines, mixed volatile oils, and as-yet uncategorised constituents.

Where Does It Come From? (1)

Agropyrene is one of the other constituents, found in Couchgrass.