Compound Monograph
Tectoquinone
An anthraquinone (2-methylanthraquinone) reported in pau d'arco, belonging to the anthraquinone class.
Classification
Tectoquinone is one of the anthraquinones, 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)
Tectoquinone is one of the anthraquinones, found in Pau D'Arco.