(13α,14β,17α,20S)-5α-Lanosta-8,24-dien-3β-ol

Chemical Properties

White crystalline powder, soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO and other organic solvents.

Uses

Tirucallol is mainly used for content determination.

Definition

ChEBI: Tirucallol is a triterpenoid.

Biological Activity

Tirucallol is a tetracyclic triterpenoid isolated from Euphorbia lacteal latex. It has a local anti-inflammatory effect. It inhibits ear edema in a mouse model and inhibits nitrite production in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated macrophages.