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Taraxasterol

Also known as Isolactucerol, alpha-lactucerol, (3S,4aR,6aR,6aR,6bR,8aR,12S,12aR,14aR,14bR)-4,4,6a,6b,8a,12,14b-heptamethyl-11-methylidene-1,2,3,4a,5,6,6a,7,8,9,10,12,12a,13,14,14a-hexadecahydropicen-3-ol

CAS 1059-14-9Formula C30H50OMolar mass 426.73 g/mol
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Taraxasterol chemical structure, C30H50O, CAS 1059-14-9
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
CAS number
1059-14-9
Formula
C30H50O
Molar mass
426.73 g/mol
HS code
290619
Category
Screening compounds

What is Taraxasterol?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Taraxasterol is a pentacyclic triterpenoid that is taraxastane with a beta-hydroxy group at position 3. It has a role as a metabolite and an anti-inflammatory agent. It is a pentacyclic triterpenoid and a secondary alcohol. It derives from a hydride of a taraxastane.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(3S,4aR,6aR,6aR,6bR,8aR,12S,12aR,14aR,14bR)-4,4,6a,6b,8a,12,14b-heptamethyl-11-methylidene-1,2,3,4a,5,6,6a,7,8,9,10,12,12a,13,14,14a-hexadecahydropicen-3-ol
CAS number
1059-14-9
Molecular formula
C30H50O
UNII
64SK2ERN9P
MDL number
MFCD04039802
InChIKey
XWMMEBCFHUKHEX-ZJJHUPNDSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C30H50O/c1-19-11-14-27(5)17-18-29(7)21(25(27)20(19)2)9-10-23-28(6)15-13-24(31)26(3,4)22(28)12-16-30(23,29)8/h20-25,31H,1,9-18H2,2-8H3/t20-,21-,22+,23-,24+,25-,27-,28+,29-,30-/m1/s1
Canonical SMILES
C=C1CCC2(C)CCC3(C)C(CCC4C5(C)CCC(O)C(C)(C)C5CCC43C)C2C1C
Isomeric SMILES
C[C@H]1[C@@H]2[C@H]3CC[C@@H]4[C@]5(CC[C@@H](C([C@@H]5CC[C@]4([C@@]3(CC[C@]2(CCC1=C)C)C)C)(C)C)O)C

Synonyms

  • Isolactucerol
  • alpha-lactucerol
  • (3S,4aR,6aR,6aR,6bR,8aR,12S,12aR,14aR,14bR)-4,4,6a,6b,8a,12,14b-heptamethyl-11-methylidene-1,2,3,4a,5,6,6a,7,8,9,10,12,12a,13,14,14a-hexadecahydropicen-3-ol
  • 18alpha,19alpha-urs-20(30)-en-3beta-ol
  • (3beta,18alpha,19alpha)-urs-20(30)-en-3-ol
  • anthesterin
  • 18alpha,19betaH-Urs-20(30)-en-3beta-ol
  • Saussurol
  • Urs-20(30)-en-3-ol, (3beta,18alpha,19alpha)-
  • Lactucerol
  • (+)-Taraxasterol
  • Taraxasterol (Standard)
  • Taraxasta-20(30)-ene-3|?-ol
  • (3S,4aR,6aR,6bR,8aR,12S,12aR,12bR,14aR,14bR)-4,4,6a,6b,8a,12,14b-heptamethyl-11-methylidene-docosahydropicen-3-ol
  • Taraxast-20(30)-en-3beta-ol
  • (3beta,18alpha,19.ALPHA.)-URS-20(30)-EN-3-OL
  • (3S,4aR,6aR,6aR,6bR,8aR,12S,12aR,14aR,14bR)-4,4,6a,6b,8a,12,14b-heptamethyl-11-methylene-1,2,3,4a,5,6,6a,7,8,9,10,12,12a,13,14,14a-hexadecahydropicen-3-ol

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
426.73 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
426.3862 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
8.02calc.
Topological polar surface area
20.23 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
1calc.
Rotatable bonds
0calc.
Heavy atoms
31calc.
Rings
5calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.93calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
10calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (1 violation)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, C=C1CCC2CCC3C(CCC4C5CCCCC5CCC43)C2C1

C=C1CCC2CCC3C(CCC4C5CCCCC5CCC43)C2C1

5 rings, 23 atoms.

8 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

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Uses and applications

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Roles

  • anti-inflammatory agent
  • metabolite

Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Taraxasterol is traded under.

HS 2906.19Indicative HS code

Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic, other

World exports in 2024
$613M
+18.7% vs 2023, imports $606M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China34.2%
  2. India * partner reported10.1%
  3. Germany9.5%
Top importers
  1. United States19.8%
  2. Germany9.0%
  3. India * partner reported8.4%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Taraxasterol is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Taraxasterol, based on the data on this page

What is Taraxasterol?

Taraxasterol is a pentacyclic triterpenoid that is taraxastane with a beta-hydroxy group at position 3. It has a role as a metabolite and an anti-inflammatory agent. It is a pentacyclic triterpenoid and a secondary alcohol. It derives from a hydride of a taraxastane.

What is the CAS number of Taraxasterol?

The CAS registry number of Taraxasterol is 1059-14-9.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Taraxasterol?

The molecular formula of Taraxasterol is C30H50O and its molar mass is 426.73 g/mol.

What is Taraxasterol used for?

Known uses and roles of Taraxasterol include building blocks in research and laboratory, screening compounds in research and laboratory, anti-inflammatory agent and metabolite.

Is Taraxasterol hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Taraxasterol is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Taraxasterol?

Taraxasterol is usually classified under HS code 290619 (Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic, other). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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