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Methylophiopogonanone A(CAT: R030664) is a homoisoflavonoid compound isolated from the roots of Ophiopogon japonicus (Mai Men Dong), a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. Structurally, it belongs to the class of methylated homoisoflavonoids, featuring a benzylchromanone backbone that contributes to its stability and bioactivity. Studies have highlighted its notable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as potential cardioprotective and neuroprotective effects. Methylophiopogonanone A is being explored for its role in mitigating oxidative stress–related disorders, making it of interest in cardiovascular disease research, metabolic studies, and natural product–based drug discovery. It also serves as a key marker compound in phytochemical profiling of Ophiopogon extracts.
CAS Number | 74805-92-8 |
Synonyms | (3R)-3-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylmethyl)-5,7-dihydroxy-6,8-dimethyl-2,3-dihydrochromen-4-one |
Molecular Formula | C19H18O6 |
Purity | ≥95% |
IUPAC Name | (3R)-3-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylmethyl)-5,7-dihydroxy-6,8-dimethyl-2,3-dihydrochromen-4-one |
InChI | InChI=1S/C19H18O6/c1-9-16(20)10(2)19-15(17(9)21)18(22)12(7-23-19)5-11-3-4-13-14(6-11)25-8-24-13/h3-4,6,12,20-21H,5,7-8H2,1-2H3/t12-/m1/s1 |
InChIKey | BXTNNJIQILYHJB-GFCCVEGCSA-N |
SMILES | CC1=C(C(=C2C(=C1O)C(=O)C(CO2)CC3=CC4=C(C=C3)OCO4)C)O |
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