Compound Monograph
N-Isobutyl-2E-decenamide
The monounsaturated member of the Echinacea alkylamide family — a lipophilic constituent thought to contribute to the herb's sensory and proposed immune effects.
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Where Does It Come From?
N-Isobutyl-2E-decenamide is a naturally occurring fatty acid amide (n-alkylamide), found in Echinacea. It is well tolerated orally (low toxicity).
Concentration
Content by Source
Concentrations not reported. No percent-dry-weight or mg/g figures have been published for this compound in its source plants.
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.
