Lactucopicrin

• [(3aR,4S,9aS,9bR)-4-Hydroxy-6-methyl-3-methylidene-2,7-dioxo-4,5,9a,9b-tetrahydro-3aH-azuleno[8,7-b]furan-9-yl]methyl 2 - (4 -hydroxyphenyl ) acetate
• Intybin

254 ° C. ( hydrate)

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Lactucopikrin (deprecated Intybin ) is a bitter substance that is contained in eg Cos. species, endive and chicory in. Chemically, it is a sesquiterpene lactone. Recent laboratory studies show efficacy against malaria in a mouse model and a painkilling effect.

Properties

The specific optical rotation of -67.3 ° is Lactucopikrins ( in pyridine at 17.5 ° C).