Compound Monograph

Canthin-6-one

Alkaloids Indole Alkaloids

A canthinone (β-carboline) alkaloid found in Simarouba and other Simaroubaceae; studied for antimicrobial, antiparasitic and cytotoxic activity.

Sources · 3

Where Does It Come From?

Canthin-6-one is one of the indole alkaloids, found in Picrasma, Quassia and Simarouba.

Source Simarouba Simarouba amara Herb monograph →

Also found in

Picrasma Monograph coming soon

Quassia Monograph coming soon

Concentration

Content by Source

Concentrations not reported. No percent-dry-weight or mg/g figures have been published for this compound in its source plants.

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