Compound Monograph
Violaxanthin
Violaxanthin is an oxygenated carotenoid (xanthophyll) pigment found in green leaves such as stinging nettle.
Classification
Violaxanthin is one of the carotenoids, part of the terpenoids class. The largest class of plant compounds, built from five-carbon isoprene units — the essential-oil aromatics, resins, bitter principles, saponins, and plant sterols.
Where Does It Come From? (1)
Violaxanthin is one of the carotenoids, found in Stinging Nettle.