Pimaric acid

CAS: 127-27-5

Ref. 3D-FP27044

Product Information

• Name: Pimaric acid
• Synonyms: (1R,4aR,4bS,7S,10aR)-7-Ethenyl-1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,7,9,10,10a-dodecahydro-1,4a,7-trimethyl-1-phenanthrenecarboxylic acid, 1-Phenanthrenecarboxylic acid, 7-ethenyl-1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,7,9,10,10a-dodecahydro-1,4a,7-trimethyl-, (1R,4aR,4bS,7S,10aR)-, 1-Phenanthrenecarboxylic acid, 7-ethenyl-1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,7,9,10,10a-dodecahydro-1,4a,7-trimethyl-, [1R-(1α,4aβ,4bα,7β,10aα)]-, 13α-Methyl-13-vinylpodocarp-8(14)-en-15-oic acid, 8(14),15-Pimaradien-18-oic acid, Dextropimaric acid, NSC 2956, Pimara-8(14),15-Dien-18-Oic Acid, Pimara-8(14),15-dien-19-oic acid, Pimaric Acid, Podocarp-8(14)-en-15-oic acid, 13α-methyl-13-vinyl-, d-Pimaric acid, Δ⁸⁽¹⁴⁾-Pimaric acid, α-Pimaric acid

Description

Pimaric acid is a polymeric natural compound that is found in the leaves of usnea, a lichen. It has been shown to have biological properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. Pimaric acid has been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi and has been used to treat bowel disease. In addition, pimaric acid has also been shown to have antiviral effects against HIV and influenza A virus infection in vitro. Pimaric acid is chemically stable in vivo as well as in vitro.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 302.45 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₀H₃₀O₂
• Purity: Min. 98 Area-%
• Color/Form: Powder