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Also known as limonoids, limonins, limonin

thumb|right|Chemical structure of the prototypical limonoid limonin

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  • Occurrence
  • Citrus
  • ''Chisocheton erythrocarpus''
  • Pharmacological effects
  • Undesirable effects
  • See also
  • References

thumb|right|Chemical structure of the prototypical limonoid limonin

Limonoids are phytochemicals of the triterpenoid class which are abundant in sweet or sour-scented citrus fruit and other plants of the families Cucurbitaceae, Rutaceae, and Meliaceae. Certain limonoids are antifeedants such as azadirachtin from the neem tree.

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