Compound Monograph
N-Methylcyclopentylamides
A minor group of Echinacea alkylamides bearing an N-methylcyclopentyl amine.
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Where Does It Come From?
N-Methylcyclopentylamides are naturally occurring fatty acid amide (n-alkylamide), found in Echinacea. They are 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 denotes a minor group of Echinacea alkylamides in which the amide nitrogen carries an N-methylcyclopentyl group rather than the more common isobutyl group. They belong to the wider family of Echinacea alkylamides studied collectively for sensory and immune-modulating activity. As this is a small sub-group rather than a single compound, little specific information is established.
