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Betulinic Acid

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CAS Number 472-15-1 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(1R,2R,5S,8R,9R,10R,13R,14R,17S,19R)-17-hydroxy-1,2,14,18,18-pentamethyl-8-(prop-1-en-2-yl)pentacyclo[11.8.0.02,10.05,9.014,19]henicosane-5-carboxylic acid
IUPAC Traditional name
mairin
Synonyms
3β-Hydroxylup-20(29)-en-28-oic Acid
(+)-Betulinic acid
(3β)-3-HydroxyLup-20(29)-en-28-oic Acid
Lupatic Acid
Mairin
Betulic Acid
NSC 113090
β-Betulinic Acid

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 472-15-1

PROPERTIES

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Description (English)
Betulinic Acid is a natural pentacyclic triterpenoid. Betulinic Acid displays anti-inflammatory and anti-HIV activity. Betulinic Acid selectively induces apoptosis in tumor cells by directly activating the mitochondrial pathway of apoptosis through a p53

REFERENCES

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  • Kashiwada, Y. et al.: J. Med. Chem., 39, 1016 (1995)
  • Genet, C. et al.: J. Med. Chem., 53, 178 (1995)