lettucenin A
Identification
| Name | lettucenin A |
| CAS Number | 97915-46-3 |
| FDA UNII | V9B5NE5SFX |
| Molecular Formula | C15 H12 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 240.25824000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J122.702E |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Soluble in | water, 852.8 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | natural substances and extractives |
| Recommendation for lettucenin A usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for lettucenin A flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
azuleno(4,5-b)furan-3-carboxaldehyde, 2,7,8,9-tetrahydro-6-methyl-9-methylene-2-oxo-
6-
methyl-9-methylidene-2-oxo-7,8-dihydroazuleno[4,5-b]furan-3-carbaldehyde
PubMed:
Structural and Sensory Characterization of Novel Sesquiterpene Lactones from Iceberg Lettuce.
PubMed:
Lettucenin sesquiterpenes contribute significantly to the browning of lettuce.
PubMed:
Cloning and expression of sesquiterpene synthase genes from lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.).
PubMed:
Metabolite profiling of sesquiterpene lactones from Lactuca species. Major latex components are novel oxalate and sulfate conjugates of lactucin and its derivatives.
PubMed:
Hrp Mutant of Pseudomonas syringae pv phaseolicola Induces Cell Wall Alterations but Not Membrane Damage Leading to the Hypersensitive Reaction in Lettuce.