Isovitexin

Isovitexin is a flavonoid, namely the apigenin-6-C-glucoside. In this case, the prefix 'iso' does not imply an isoflavonoid, 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.

Metabolism

Isovitexin beta-glucosyltransferase

Glycosides

Saponarin is the isovitexin-7-O-glucoside.