Ligustilide

Ligustilide
Names
Other names
3-Butylidene-4,5-dihydrophthalide
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
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  • O=C1OC(=CCCC)C2=C1C=CCC2
Properties
C12H14O2
Molar mass 190.242 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Ligustilide is a natural chemical compound of the dihydrophthalide class. Ligustilide is found in the highest concentration in wild celeries (Apium graveolens).[1][2] It has also been found in Angelica sinensis and a variety of other plants including Todaroa montana.[2]

  1. ^ "Ligustilide". Human Metabolome Database.
  2. ^ a b Gijbels, M.J.M., Fischer, F.C., Scheffer, J.J.C.; et al. (1983). "Phthalides in roots of Anethum graveolens and Todaroa montana". Scientia Pharmaceutica. 51 (4): 414–417.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)