betulinic acid

Term ID

CHEBI:3087

Synonyms

• 3beta-hydroxylup-20(29)-en-28-oic acid
• Betulinic acid
• Mairin

Definition

A pentacyclic triterpenoid that is lupane having a double bond at position 20(29) as well as 3β-hydroxy and 28-carboxy substituents. It is found in the bark and other plant parts of several species of plants including Syzygium claviflorum. It exhibits anti-HIV, antimalarial, antineoplastic and anti-inflammatory properties.

References

• cas:472-15-1
• hmdb:HMDB0030094
• kegg.compound:C08619
• knapsack:C00003741
• lipidmaps:LMPR0106140004
• patent:RU2445317
• patent:RU2458933
• patent:US2012237629
• pubmed:14595673
• pubmed:15083202
• pubmed:20075711
• pubmed:7489361
• pubmed:8176401
• reaxys:2711110
• wikipedia.en:Betulinic_acid

Ontology

ChEBI  ( EBI )