Term Name: aromaticin
Synonyms: (3aR,4aS,7aR,8R,9aS)-4a,8-dimethyl-3-methylidene-3,3a,4,4a,7a,8,9,9a-octahydroazuleno[6,5-b]furan-2,5-dione, (3aR-(3aalpha,4abeta,7aalpha,8alpha,9abeta))-4a,8-dimethyl-3-methylene-3,3a,4,4a,7a,8,9,9a-octahydroazuleno(6,5-b)furan-2,5-dione
Definition: A sesquiterpene lactone that is 3,3a,4,4a,7a,8,9,9a-octahydroazuleno[6,5-b]furan-2,5-dione substituted by methyl groups at positions 4a and 8 and a methylidene group at position 3. Isolated from the aerial parts of Inula hupehensis, it exhibits anti-inflammatory activity.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:69335]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: cyclic ketone gamma-lactone organic heterotricyclic compound sesquiterpene lactone
has_role: anti-inflammatory agent metabolite plant metabolite