Compound Monograph
Phthiolol
A naphthoquinone-related phenolic constituent reported in pau d'arco.
Classification
Phthiolol is one of the quinones, 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)
Phthiolol is one of the quinones, found in Pau D'Arco.