Mataliin

Mataliin is a name that appears in the chemical literature but does not designate a single, universally recognized substance. In several publications the term has been used as a provisional designation for newly reported compounds that originate from natural product extracts or from synthetic programs; however, the exact structure assigned to mataliin has varied between reports, and there is no consensus identity across the literature.

Because the identity of mataliin can differ between studies, its reported properties, reactivity, and potential applications are likewise not consistent. When mataliin is described, authors typically provide spectroscopic data such as NMR and mass spectrometry, and in some cases X-ray crystallography, to support a proposed structure. Yet reproducibility and independent verification have been limited, and subsequent studies sometimes revise or replace the initial structural assignment.

Occurrence and discovery records for mataliin are sparse and sporadic, with no single source reliably establishing a canonical structure or origin. The term has been applied to compounds that may belong to different chemical classes depending on the report, making direct comparison across studies challenging.

Current status and guidance for researchers emphasize caution in treating mataliin as a defined compound. Researchers should consult primary publications and verify any assigned structure, including checking for alternative names or registry numbers in chemical databases. Until a single, confirmed structure and characterization are widely accepted, mataliin remains a provisional or ambiguous entry in chemical nomenclature.