Cucurbitacins [kukurbitaciny]

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Cucurbitacin

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Definition

Triterpenes that derive from LANOSTEROL by a shift of the C19 methyl to the C9 position. They are found in seeds and roots of CUCURBITACEAE and other plants and are noted for intense bitterness.

DUI
D054728 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0050173
CAS
19-Norlanosta-1,5-diene-3,11,22-trione, 16,24-epoxy-2,25-dihydroxy-9-methyl-, (9beta,10alpha,16alpha,24S)-
History note
2008 (1975); use CUCURBITACINS (NM) 1975-1980
Public note
2008; CUCURBITACINS was indexed under Triterpenes 1975-2007