Properties
Description
Monotropein belongs to the class of organic compounds known as iridoid O-glycosides and has been demonstrated to exhibit anti-inflammatory activity.
Molecular Formula
C16H22O11
Source
The extraction from herba of the Pyrolaceae pyrola
Form
Monohydrate, colorless acicular or columnar crystals
Purity
>98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is soluble in water and ethanol and practically insoluble in ethyl acetate.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Melting Point
170°C-173°C
Applications
Monotropein can be used for anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect experiments, etc.