Showing chemical card for 2,3-seco-3-oxoolean-12-en-2-oic acid (CFc000338142)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
Update Date
2022-09-14 05:32:25 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000338142
Molecule Identification
Common Name
2,3-seco-3-oxoolean-12-en-2-oic acid
Definition
2,3-seco-3-Oxoolean-12-en-2-oic acid is a triterpenoid found in gentian root, a bitter food additive and medicinal herb from the herbaceous perennial plant Gentiana lutea (PMID: 12520135 ).
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as 20-oxosteroids. These are steroid derivatives carrying a C=O group at the 20-position of the steroid skeleton.