Natsudaidain is an O-methylated flavonol, a type of chemical compound. It can be isolated from Citrus plants[1] (Rutaceae). The name of the molecule comes from Citrus natsudaidai (Natsumikan, lit. "summer tangerine"), a fruit of Japan developed in 1740 with a particularly tart/sour taste.


References

  1. ^ Matsui, T.; Ito, C.; Itoigawa, M.; Okada, T.; Furukawa, H. (2009). "Effect of natsudaidain isolated from Citrus plants on TNF-α and cyclooxygenase-2 expression in RBL-2H3 cells". Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 61 (1): 109–114. doi:10.1211/jpp/61.01.0015. PMID 19126304.