limonin
Sign in to saveAlso known as Limonoic acid, di-delta-lactone, 7,16-Dioxo-7,16-dideoxylimondiol, Obaculactone, Dictamnolactone, Citrolimonin, limonoic acid 3,19:16,17-dilactone
Limonin is a limonoid, and a bitter, white, crystalline substance found in citrus and other plants. It is also known as limonoate D-ring-lactone and limonoic acid di-delta-lactone. Chemically, it is a member of the class of compounds known as furanolactones.
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Limonin is a limonoid, and a bitter, white, crystalline substance found in citrus and other plants. It is also known as limonoate D-ring-lactone and limonoic acid di-delta-lactone. Chemically, it is a member of the class of compounds known as furanolactones.
==Sources== Limonin is enriched in citrus fruits and is often found at higher concentrations in seeds, for example orange and lemon seeds.
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