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 for Helicoverpa and other caterpillar 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.