Achilleol A
Chemical compound
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Achilleol A is a monocyclic triterpene with the molecular formula C30H50O.[1]
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(1S,3R)-2,2-dimethyl-4-methylidene-3-[(3E,7E,11E)-3,8,12,16-tetramethylheptadeca-3,7,11,15-tetraenyl]cyclohexan-1-ol | |
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| Molar mass | 426.729 g·mol−1 |
| Density | g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 116 °C |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Natural occurrence
The compound is found in such taxons as Achillea odorata,[2][3] Camellia oleifera, Santolina elegans, Triticum aestivum, among others.
Synthesis
There is a simple method for synthesizing the monocyclic triterpene achilleol A, employing titanium(III) chemistry as the crucial step. This synthesis validates the structure previously determined by spectroscopic analysis.[4]
