Showing chemical card for delta-Maslinic acid methyl ester (CFc000283306)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-14 03:36:27 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000283306
Molecule Identification
Common Name
delta-Maslinic acid methyl ester
Definition
Delta-maslinic acid methyl ester, also known as delta-maslinate methyl ester, is a member of the class of compounds known as triterpenoids. Triterpenoids are terpene molecules containing six isoprene units. Delta-maslinic acid methyl ester is practically insoluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). Delta-maslinic acid methyl ester can be found in olive, which makes delta-maslinic acid methyl ester a potential biomarker for the consumption of this food product.