Compound Monograph
Melacacidin
A flavan-3,4-diol (leucoanthocyanidin) reported in Albizia, a proanthocyanidin precursor.
Classification
Melacacidin 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)
Melacacidin is one of the flavanols & proanthocyanidins, found in Albizzia.