Description

Lactucin CAS NO 1891-29-8 is a natural sesquiterpene lactone, a key bioactive constituent primarily isolated from plants of the *Lactuca* genus, such as wild lettuce. This compound is valued for its significant role in the plant's natural defense system and its associated physiological activities. It is of particular interest to researchers and product developers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and botanical extract industries for its potential applications in health and wellness formulations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate in studies investigating natural product-based therapeutics.
• Nutraceutical Development: Used as a key marker compound in the formulation and standardization of botanical dietary supplements, particularly those derived from lettuce extracts.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard for the identification and quantification of lactucin in complex plant matrices using HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods.
• Cosmeceuticals: Investigated for potential inclusion in topical formulations due to its natural origin and bioactive properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Studied for its natural pesticidal or plant growth regulation properties as part of bio-based agricultural solutions.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Utilized in universities and research institutes for pharmacological, phytochemical, and biosynthetic pathway studies.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Lactucin
CAS No.	1891-29-8
Molecular Formula	C15H16O5
Molecular Weight	276.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Lactucin; 11β,13-Dihydrolactucin; (3aR,4S,9aS,9bR)-4-Hydroxy-9-(hydroxymethyl)-6-methyl-3-methylidene-3a,4,5,9a-tetrahydroazuleno[4,5-b]furan-2,7-dione; 3-Methylene-4-hydroxy-11,13-dihydro-7-oxo-1H,7H-azuleno[1,2-b]furan-10-carboxylic acid, 10,11-lactone
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Quality Control

Our Lactucin is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity and spectroscopic identification (IR, NMR). A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your research and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.