Description
A triterpene with diverse biological activities; induces relaxation of isolated rat aortic rings precontracted with phenylephrine (EC50 = 3.38 µM); inhibits the growth of HT-29 adenocarcinoma cells (EC50 = 48.8 µM); induces production of ROS and apoptosis in MCF-7 cells at 100 µM; topical administration reduces TPA-induced ear edema and MPO activity in mice at 0.5 mg/ear
Formal name: (3β)-olean-12-ene-3,28-diol
Synonyms: (+)-Erythrodiol|3β-Erythrodiol|Oleanolic Alcohol
Molecular weight: 442.7
CAS: 545-48-2
Purity: ≥95%
Formulation: A solid