Compound Monograph

Melilotoside

A glucoside of o-coumaric acid reported in samambaia, a phenolic acid derivative.

Classification

Melilotoside is one of the phenolic acids, 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)

Melilotoside is one of the phenolic acids, found in Samambaia.