OBO ID: CHEBI:66682
Term Name: maslinic acid Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • (2alpha,3beta)-2,3-dihydroxyolean-12-en-28-oic acid
  • Crategolic acid
  • Masilinic acid
Definition: A pentacyclic triterpenoid that is olean-12-ene substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 2 and 3 and a carboxy group at position 28 (the 2alpha,3beta stereoisomer). It is isolated from Olea europaea and Salvia canariensis and exhibits anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antineoplastic activity.
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Ontology: ChEBI  ( EBI )
PHENOTYPE No data available