Compound Monograph
Lactucin-8-sulfate
A naturally occurring sulfate ester of the bitter lettuce sesquiterpene lactone lactucin, found in wild lettuce latex. It shares the bitter, sedative character of the lactucin family; specific data on the sulfate is limited.
Classification
Lactucin-8-sulfate is one of the sesquiterpene lactones, part of the terpenoids class. The largest class of plant compounds, built from five-carbon isoprene units — the essential-oil aromatics, resins, bitter principles, saponins, and plant sterols.
Where Does It Come From? (2)
Lactucin-8-sulfate is one of the sesquiterpene lactones, found in Chicory and Wild Lettuce.
Chicory Wild Lettuce Lactuca virosa