Showing chemical card for Maslinic acid methyl ester (CFc000283296)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-14 03:36:26 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000283296
Molecule Identification
Common Name
Maslinic acid methyl ester
Definition
Maslinic acid methyl ester is a member of the class of compounds known as triterpenoids. Triterpenoids are terpene molecules containing six isoprene units. Maslinic acid methyl ester is practically insoluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). Maslinic acid methyl ester can be found in cloves and loquat, which makes maslinic acid methyl ester a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.