Compound Monograph
N-Isobutyl-2E-decenamide
A monounsaturated Echinacea alkylamide.
Where Does It Come From? (1)
N-Isobutyl-2E-decenamide is a naturally occurring fatty acid amide (n-alkylamide), found in Echinacea. It is well tolerated orally (low toxicity).
Echinacea
Research & Evidence
This is a monounsaturated N-isobutyl amide of decenoic acid, one of the alkylamides characteristic of Echinacea. As with the other members of this family it is a lipophilic constituent thought to contribute to the herb’s sensory and proposed immune-modulating effects. Little specific information is established about this individual compound.