Methylsticin

• CAT Number: R046350
• CAS Number: 495-85-2
• Molecular Formula: C15H14O5
• Molecular Weight: 274.27
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: (2R)-2-[(E)-2-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)ethenyl]-4-methoxy-2,3-dihydropyran-6-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C15H14O5/c1-17-12-7-11(20-15(16)8-12)4-2-10-3-5-13-14(6-10)19-9-18-13/h2-6,8,11H,7,9H2,1H3/b4-2+/t11-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: GTEXBOVBADJOQH-FWEMWIAWSA-N
• SMILES: COC1=CC(=O)O[C@H](C1)/C=C/C2=CC3=C(C=C2)OCO3

Methylsticin(CAT: R046350) is a naturally occurring coumarin derivative found in citrus plants such as Citrus aurantium and other Rutaceae species. Structurally, it is a methylated form of osthol, characterized by a furanocoumarin backbone with a methoxy substituent that contributes to its bioactivity. Preliminary studies suggest methylsticin may possess anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties, making it of interest in pharmacological and natural product research. Like related coumarins, it can interact with cellular enzymes and signaling pathways, potentially influencing metabolic and immune responses. Methylsticin is also useful as a phytochemical marker in citrus chemistry and quality control of herbal preparations.