Compound Monograph
Dehydro-alpha-lapachone
A naphthoquinone-related constituent of pau d'arco (Tabebuia).
Classification
Dehydro-alpha-lapachone is one of the quinones, part of the phenolics class. Antioxidant compounds built around one or more phenol rings — the flavonoids, tannins, phenolic acids, coumarins, and pigments behind much of a plant's protective chemistry.
Where Does It Come From? (1)
Dehydro-alpha-lapachone is one of the quinones, found in Pau D'Arco.