Monotropein is an iridoid glycoside found in the root of Morinda officinalis.
Synonyms: [1S-(1alpha, 4aalpha,7beta,7aalpha)]-1-(beta-D-Glucopyranosyloxy)-1,4a,7,7a-tetrahydro-7-hydroxy-7-(hydroxymethyl)cyclopenta[c]pyran-4-carboxylic acid
Molecular Formula: C16H22O11
Molecular Weight: 390.34
Linear Structural Formula: C16H22O11
MDL Number: MFCD00238650
Purity: >=98% (HPLC)
Storage: -20C
Biochem Physiol Actions: Monotropein has anti-inflammatory effects in vivo due to its ability to inhibit the expression of inflammatory mediators via NF-KB inactivation.