Compound Monograph
Tricin
Tricin is a methylated flavone (flavonoid aglycone) reported in grasses such as couchgrass and various cereals.
Classification
Tricin is one of the flavonoids, 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)
Tricin is one of the flavonoids, found in Couchgrass.