Compound Monograph

Indole-3-acetonitrile

An indole-containing nitrile compound, a glucosinolate-derived auxin-related metabolite reported in stevia.

Classification

Indole-3-acetonitrile is one of the indole alkaloids, part of the alkaloids class. Nitrogen-containing, often bitter and physiologically potent compounds — the group behind many of the strongest plant medicines and poisons.

Where Does It Come From? (1)

Indole-3-acetonitrile is one of the indole alkaloids, found in Stevia.