Compound Monograph
Deoxylapachol
A naphthoquinone-type compound reported in pau d'arco, related to lapachol and noted for its prenylated quinone structure.
Classification
Deoxylapachol 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)
Deoxylapachol is one of the quinones, found in Pau D'Arco.