Term Name: cochalic acid
Synonyms: (3beta,16beta)-3,16-dihydroxyolean-12-en-28-oic acid, 3beta,16beta-dihydroxyolean-12-en-28-oic acid, Cochalsaeure
Definition: A pentacyclic triterpenoid that is oleanane which has been substituted by hydroxy groups at the 3beta and 16beta positions, dehydrogenated to introduce a double bond at the 12-13 position, and in which the methyl substituent at position 17 has undergone oxidation to give the corresponding carboxylic acid. Found in the cactus Myrtillocactus cochal.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:139215]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: hydroxy carboxylic acid monocarboxylic acid pentacyclic triterpenoid secondary alcohol
has_parent_hydride: oleanane
has_role: plant metabolite
inverse is_conjugate_base_of: cochalate
is_conjugate_acid_of: cochalate