What is "apocynin"

Apocynin \A*poc"y*nin\, n. [From Apocynum, the generic name of dogbane.] (Chem.) A bitter principle obtained from the dogbane ( Apocynum cannabinum).

n. (context organic compound English) A derivative of acetophenone that occurs in many plants; it has some potential medicinal properties

Apocynin, also known as acetovanillone, is a natural organic compound structurally related to vanillin. It has been isolated from a variety of plant sources and is being studied for its variety of pharmacological properties.