Annonin

For the Polish village, see Anonin.

Annonins are a group of chemical compounds classified as acetogenins. They are found in the extracts of Annona seeds.[1] Some annonins are used as the active ingredients in insecticides against lepidopteran pests.

Chemical structure of annonin I

References

  1. ↑ Londershausen, Michael; Leicht, Wolfgang; Lieb, Folker; Moeschler, Heinrich; Weiss, Hanns (1991). "Molecular mode of action of annonins". Pesticide Science 33 (4): 427. doi:10.1002/ps.2780330405.
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