Myrianthic acid

• CAT Number: R064496
• CAS Number: 89786-84-5
• Molecular Formula: C30H48O6
• Molecular Weight: 504.708
• Purity: ≥95%
• Target: Plants
• Storage: Store at +4C
• IUPAC Name: (1R,2R,4aS,6aR,6aS,6bR,8aR,9R,10S,11R,12aR,14bS)-1,10,11-trihydroxy-9-(hydroxymethyl)-1,2,6a,6b,9,12a-hexamethyl-2,3,4,5,6,6a,7,8,8a,10,11,12,13,14b-tetradecahydropicene-4a-carboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C30H48O6/c1-17-9-12-30(24(34)35)14-13-27(4)18(22(30)29(17,6)36)7-8-21-25(2)15-19(32)23(33)26(3,16-31)20(25)10-11-28(21,27)5/h7,17,19-23,31-33,36H,8-16H2,1-6H3,(H,34,35)/t17-,19-,20-,21-,22-,23-,25+,26+,27-,28-,29-,30+/m1/s1
• InChIKey: YCOKATFNRPZIIU-MGBZEVKYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1CCC2(CCC3(C(=CCC4C3(CCC5C4(CC(C(C5(C)CO)O)O)C)C)C2C1(C)O)C)C(=O)O

Myrianthic acid is a natural triterpene compound isolated from the bark of Myrianthus arboreus, a tropical tree. This bioactive molecule exhibits antimalarial properties and has been studied for its potential in combating malaria parasites. Myrianthic acid’s mechanism of action involves disrupting essential cellular processes in the malaria parasite, making it a promising lead compound for antimalarial drug development. Ongoing research aims to optimize its efficacy, bioavailability, and safety profile for use in malaria treatment. Myrianthic acid represents a valuable natural product with therapeutic potential against infectious diseases like malaria.