Catharticin

• CAT Number: R066422
• CAS Number: 39723-40-5
• Molecular Formula: C34H42O19
• Molecular Weight: 754.691
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 3-[(2S,3R,4S,5R,6R)-6-[[(2R,3R,4R,5S,6S)-3,5-dihydroxy-6-methyl-4-[(2S,3R,4R,5R,6S)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxyoxan-2-yl]oxymethyl]-3,4,5-trihydroxyoxan-2-yl]oxy-5-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-7-methoxychromen-4-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C34H42O19/c1-11-20(37)24(41)26(43)33(49-11)52-30-21(38)12(2)48-32(28(30)45)47-10-18-22(39)25(42)27(44)34(51-18)53-31-23(40)19-16(36)8-15(46-3)9-17(19)50-29(31)13-4-6-14(35)7-5-13/h4-9,11-12,18,20-22,24-28,30,32-39,41-45H,10H2,1-3H3/t11-,12-,18+,20-,21-,22-,24+,25-,26+,27+,28+,30+,32+,33-,34-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: MQMTVWHXCSRCER-BZPRNGGBSA-N
• SMILES: CC1C(C(C(C(O1)OC2C(C(OC(C2O)OCC3C(C(C(C(O3)OC4=C(OC5=CC(=CC(=C5C4=O)O)OC)C6=CC=C(C=C6)O)O)O)O)C)O)O)O)O

Catharticin is a bioactive compound found in plants like Ricinus communis (castor oil plant). This natural substance possesses strong laxative properties, making it valuable in traditional medicine for treating constipation. Catharticin works by stimulating peristalsis in the intestines, promoting bowel movements. While effective, its use requires caution due to its potential to cause gastrointestinal irritation and dehydration if consumed in excess. Research into catharticin’s pharmacological effects and safety profile continues, with efforts aimed at optimizing its therapeutic use while minimizing adverse effects.