Name(s) | lactucin |
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Scientific name(s) | lactucine |
Formula | C15H16O5 |
Molecular mass | 276.29 |
IUPAC name | (3aR,4S,9aS,9bR)-4-hydroxy-9-(hydroxymethyl)-6-methyl-3-methylidene-4,5,9a,9b-tetrahydro-3aH-azuleno[4,5-b]furan-2,7-dione |
INCHI | InChI=1S/C15H16O5/c1-6-3-9(17)12-7(2)15(19)20-14(12)13-8(5-16)4-10(18)11(6)13/h4,9,12-14,16-17H,2-3,5H2,1H3 |
SMILE | CC1=C2C(C3OC(=O)C(=C)C3C(O)C1)C(CO)=CC2=O |
CAS ID | 1891-29-8 |
PubChem ID | 442266 |
DrugBank ID | Not available |
CHEBI ID | Not available |
Description | Constituent of Cichorium intybus (chicory) Lactucin is a bitter substance that forms a white crystalline solid and belongs to the group of sesquiterpene lactones. It is found in some varieties of lettuce and is an ingredient of lactucarium. It has been shown to have analgesic and sedative properties. |
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