3-Oxo-30-carbomethoxy-24-norolean-12-en-28-oic Acid, a Nortriterpene Artifact from Phytolacca americana

  • Yang, Ki-Sook (Natural Products Research Institute, Seoul National University) ;
  • Woo, Won-Sick (Natural Products Research Institute, Seoul National University) ;
  • Kang, Sam-Sik (Natural Products Research Institute, Seoul National University)
  • Published : 1975.03.01

Abstract

The constitution of genin A-a new triterpenoid isolated from the roots of Phytolacca americana L. has been shown to be 3-oxo-30-carbomethoxy-24-norolean-12-en-28-oic acid. This compound is not a genuine spogenin but an artifact produced during hydrolysis of the Phyolacca saponins.

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