Compound Monograph

Leucopelargonidin

A colorless flavan-3,4-diol (leucoanthocyanidin) reported in cashew, a proanthocyanidin precursor.

Classification

Leucopelargonidin is one of the flavanols & proanthocyanidins, 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)

Leucopelargonidin is one of the flavanols & proanthocyanidins, found in Cashew.