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URSOLIC ACID [1 record]

Record 1 2011-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C30H48O3
formula, see observation
77-52-1
CAS number
DEF

A pentacyclic terpene that crystallizes from absolute alcohol solution, [is] found in leaves and berries of plants [and is] used in pharmaceutical and food industries as an emulsifying agent.

CONT

Ursolic acid is a pentacyclic triterpenoid. It can be found in many plants including, apple, bilberry, cranberry, elder flower, peppermint, lavender, oregano, thyme, and prunes. Ursolic acid can be used both topically and internally. It is used in cosmetics for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It is also used to treat burns. Ursolic acid has antifungal and antibacterial activities as well.

OBS

Chemical formula: C30H48O3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C30H48O3
formula, see observation
77-52-1
CAS number
CONT

Il est également à noter que les herbes de [la famille des lamiacées] contiennent de l'acide ursolique, une molécule anticancéreuse multifonctionnelle de par sa capacité à attaquer directement les cellules cancéreuses, d'empêcher l'angiogenèse et de bloquer l'inflammation.

OBS

Formule chimique : C30H48O3

Spanish

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