Compound Monograph

Flavesone

A β-triketone, one of the bioactive volatiles of manuka oil alongside leptospermone; studied for antibacterial, antiviral and antiparasitic (scabicidal) activity.

Classification

Flavesone 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)

Flavesone is one of the other constituents, found in Manuka.