Description
Arjunolic acid is a natural triterpenoid isolated from the fruits of Terminalia chebula Retz, it has antioxidant properties and plays protective roles against chemically induced organ pathophysiology. Arjunolic acid can protect cardiac tissues from both extrinsic and intrinsic cell death pathways.
Synonyms
2,3,23-Trihydroxy-12-oleanen-28-oic acid
Molecular Formula
C30H48O5
Boiling Point
606.0±55.0 °C(Predicted)
Definition
ChEBI: A pentacyclic triterpenoid that is olean-12-en-28-oic acid substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 2, 3 and 23 (the 2alpha,3beta stereoisomer). Isolated from Symplocos lancifolia and Juglans sinensi
, it exhibits antioxidant and antimicrobial activities.
Uses
Arjunolic Acid is a naturally occurring terpenoid which displays anti-inflammatory activity as well as protective effects during chemical induced organ pathophysiology.