Compound Monograph
Phlobaphenes
Reddish condensed-tannin-derived phenolic pigments reported in frankincense.
Classification
Phlobaphenes are 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)
Phlobaphenes are tannins, found in Frankincense.