Methylophiopogonanone A

• CAT Number: R030664
• CAS Number: 74805-92-8
• Molecular Formula: C19H18O6
• Molecular Weight: 342.34
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (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

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.