Cat Number: PIPE-0568

Betulin

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CAS Number

473-98-3

Synonyms

Betulinol
Betuline
Trochol

Description

Betulin is a pentacyclic triterpenoid that is lupane having a double bond at position 20(29) as well as 3beta-hydroxy and 28-hydroxymethyl substituents. It has a role as a metabolite, an antiviral agent, an analgesic, an anti-inflammatory agent and an antineoplastic agent. It is a pentacyclic triterpenoid and a diol. It derives from a hydride of a lupane.

Molecular Weight

442.7

Molecular Formula

C30H50O2

EINECS

207-475-5

SMILES

CC(=C)C1CCC2(C1C3CCC4C5(CCC(C(C5CCC4(C3(CC2)C)C)(C)C)O)C)CO

Appearance

Solid

Storage

Room temperature