Amyrin
α-Amyrin
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β-Amyrin
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IUPAC names
α: (3β)-Urs-12-en-3-ol
β: (3β)-Olean-12-en-3-ol | |
Other names
α: α-Amyrenol; α-Amirin; α-Amyrine; Urs-12-en-3β-ol; Viminalol
β: β-Amyrenol; β-Amirin; β-Amyrine; Olean-12-en-3β-ol; 3β-Hydroxyolean-12-ene | |
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3D model (JSmol)
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Properties | |
C30H50O | |
Molar mass | 426.729 g·mol−1 |
Melting point | α: 186 °C[1] β: 197-187.5 °C[2] |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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The amyrins are a pair of closely related natural chemical compounds of the triterpene class. They are designated α-amyrin and β-amyrin. Each has the chemical formula C30H50O. They are widely distributed in nature and have been isolated from a variety of plant sources. Alpha-amyrin is also found in dandelion coffee.
References
- ^ Merck Index, 11th Edition, 653
- ^ Merck Index, 11th Edition, 654