Description
Pseudotaraxasterol isolated from the herbs of Taraxacum mongolicum Hand. Mazz.
Synonyms
(18α,19α)-Urs-20-en-3β-ol; Taraxaster-20-en-3β-ol;Taraxasterane-20-ene-3β-ol;(3beta,18alpha,19alpha)-Urs-20-en-3-ol
Molecular Formula
C30H50O
Uses
ψ-Taraxasterol shows antimicrobial activity against various bacteria and specific fungi. ψ-Taraxasterol also has anti-viral properties against yellow fever virus.