Zizyberenalic acid
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(1R,2R,5S,8R,14S,18S)-15-formyl-1,2,14,17,17-pentamethyl-8-prop-1-en-2-ylpentacyclo[11.7.0.02,10.05,9.014,18]icos-15-ene-5-carboxylic acid
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| C30H44O3 | |
| Molar mass | 452.679 g·mol−1 |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references
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Zizyberenalic acid is a naturally occurring organic compound classified as a triterpenoid[1]—a subclass of terpenoids notable for their complex multi-ring structures. The acid has the molecular formula C30H44O3.[2] The compound is characterized by a pentacyclic ring system with multiple methyl groups and a carboxylic acid functional group, as well as an aldehyde moiety.
Natural occurrence
Zizyberenalic acid has been isolated from plants belonging to the genus Ziziphus, notably Ziziphus jujuba (commonly known as jujube).[3][4] The acid is also reported in related species such as Breynia fruticosa, Paliurus hemsleyanus, and Ziziphus mauritiana.[5] These plants belong to the family Rhamnaceae and are known for their traditional medicinal applications.[6]
Uses
While specific biological activities of zizyberenalic acid are still under study, triterpenoids broadly exhibit a variety of pharmacological properties, including anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and anticancer actions.[7][8][9]
References
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- ^ Fard, MohammadHassanpour; Beydokhti, Hossein; Tahergorabi, Zoya; Abedini, MohammadReza; Mitra, Moodi (2015). ""Ziziphus jujuba": A red fruit with promising anticancer activities". Pharmacognosy Reviews. 9 (18): 99–106. doi:10.4103/0973-7847.162108. ISSN 0973-7847. PMC 4557242. PMID 26392706.
- ^ Chowdari, Ajay M.; Giles, D. (2020). "Anti-Inflammatory, Antiulcer and Anticancer Activities of Saponin Isolated from the Fruits of Ziziphus jujuba". The Natural Products Journal. 10 (4): 395–399. doi:10.2174/2210315509666190429145610. Retrieved 27 July 2025.