16-O-Methylcafestol

SKU: orb1941327

Description

16-O-Methylcafestol is a diterpenoid compound derived from cafestol and isolated from green coffee beans. It serves as a key analytical biomarker in research for authenticating coffee origins and studying coffee biochemistry, including in vitro investigations into lipid metabolism and enzymatic interactions.

Research Area

Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 108214-28-4
• MW: 330.46
• Formula: C₂₁H₃₀O₃
• SMILES: C[C@]12[C@]3([C@@]4(C[C@@](CO)(OC)[C@@](C4)(CC3)[H])CC[C@@]1(C5=C(CC2)OC=C5)[H])[H]
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

68103163