Compound Monograph

Stizolobin methyl ether

Stizolobin methyl ether is a methylated derivative of the bay bean pigment stizolobin.

Classification

Stizolobin methyl ether is a betalamic acid–derived pigment derivative, part of the amino acids & proteins class. Amino acids, peptides, and proteins — including directly bioactive free amino acids and plant proteins.

Where Does It Come From? (1)

Stizolobin methyl ether is a naturally occurring betalamic acid–derived pigment derivative, found in Bay bean.

Research & Evidence

Stizolobin methyl ether is a methylated derivative of stizolobin, a DOPA-derived pigment reported from bay bean. It is documented essentially only as a minor plant constituent, and little else is established.