isovitexin
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Isovitexin (homovitexin or saponaretin) is a flavonoid, namely the apigenin-6-C-glucoside. In this case, the prefix 'iso' does not imply an isoflavonoid (the position of the B-ring on the C-ring), but the position of the glucoside on the flavone, in comparison to vitexin.
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Isovitexin (homovitexin or saponaretin) is a flavonoid, namely the apigenin-6-C-glucoside. In this case, the prefix 'iso' does not imply an isoflavonoid (the position of the B-ring on the C-ring), but the position of the glucoside on the flavone, in comparison to vitexin.
== Natural occurrence == It can be found in the passion flower, Cannabis, oat, and the açaí palm.
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