Compound Monograph
Phlobaphene
A reddish condensed-tannin-derived phenolic pigment reported in muira-puama.
Classification
Phlobaphene is one of the tannins, 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)
Phlobaphene is one of the tannins, found in Muira Puama.