- Lactucin
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IUPACName= (3a"R",4"R",9a"S",9b"R")-4-Hydroxy-9-(hydroxymethyl)-6-methyl-3-methylene-4,5,9a,9b-tetrahydro-3a"H"-azuleno [5,4-d] furan-2,7-dione
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Section1= Chembox Identifiers
CASNo=1891-29-8
PubChem=821383
SMILES=CC1=C2C(C3C(C(C1)O)C(=C)C(=O)O3)C(=CC2=O)CO
Section2= Chembox Properties
Formula=C15H16O5
MolarMass=276.28 g/mol
Appearance=White crystalline solid
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Autoignition=Lactucin is a bitter substance that forms a white crystalline solid and belongs to the group of
sesquiterpene lactone s. It is found in some varieties oflettuce and is an ingredient oflactucarium . It has been shown to haveanalgesic andsedative properties. [cite journal |author=Wesołowska A, Nikiforuk A, Michalska K, Kisiel W, Chojnacka-Wójcik E |title=Analgesic and sedative activities of lactucin and some lactucin-like guaianolides in mice |journal=J Ethnopharmacol |volume=107 |issue=2 |pages=254–8 |year=2006 |pmid=16621374 |doi=10.1016/j.jep.2006.03.003]ee also
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Lactucopicrin References
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