Compound Summary

General Compound Information

Absinthin

Description
Absinthin is a dimeric sesquiterpene lactone that is produced by the plant Artemisia absinthium (Wormwood). The bitter tasting constituent of Absinthe. It has a role as a plant metabolite and an anti-inflammatory agent. It is a sesquiterpene lactone, a triterpenoid and an organic heteroheptacyclic compound.
Synonyms
Absinthin;  1362-42-1;  Absinthiin;  Absynthin;  (+)-absinthin;
FlavorDB ID
47
PUBCHEM ID
Molecular Weight
496.6
Molecular Formula
C30H40O6
Openeye Can Smiles
CC1C2CCC(C3C4C5C=C(C6(C4C(=C3C2OC1=O)C)C5C(CCC7C6OC(=O)C7C)(C)O)C)(C)O
IUPAC Inchikey
PZHWYURJZAPXAN-ILOFNVQHSA-N
Compound Classification
  • ClassyFire Ontology
Compound Quality
Quality information of this compound is not available!
Compound Toxicity
Toxicity and Food Additive Safety of this compound is not available!
Receptors
Receptor REFERENCE EC50 [µM] Effective Concentration [µM]
TAS2R10 details Activated 100.00
TAS2R14 details Activated 100.00
TAS2R30 details 0.40 0.10
TAS2R46 details 9.90 1.00
GC-MS Consensus Spectra
GC-MS Consensus Spectra information of this compound is not available!