Description

Lactucopicrin is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene lactone, a key bioactive constituent found in plants of the *Lactuca* genus. This compound is valued for its significant role in botanical research and product development, particularly for its characteristic bitter properties. It serves as a critical standard and raw material for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmetic industries, where precise chemical composition is paramount for efficacy and quality control.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate in drug discovery and development.
• Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements: Incorporated into formulations for its potential bioactive properties, requiring high-purity botanical extracts.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Utilized in skincare products for its natural origin and potential soothing characteristics.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a critical calibration standard in HPLC, LC-MS, and other analytical methods for quality assurance of lettuce extracts and related products.
• Food & Beverage Flavoring: Employed in minute quantities as a bittering agent or for flavor profile modulation in specialized applications.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental compound for studying sesquiterpene lactone biosynthesis, bioactivity, and structure-activity relationships.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lactucopicrin
CAS No.	65725-11-3
Molecular Formula	C23H22O7
Molecular Weight	410.42 g/mol
Synonyms	11β,13-Dihydrolactucin-8-O-acrylate; 8-Deoxylactucin-15-acrylate; Intybin; Lactucin acrylate; Lettuce bitter principle; (11β,13-Dihydro-8-deoxylactucin-15-yl) acrylate; Lactucopicrin (principal component of lactucarium)
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Quality Control

Our Lactucopicrin is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC purity assays and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is available for every batch to support your regulatory and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches 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.