oleanonic acid

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Etymology[edit]

From oleanane.

Noun[edit]

oleanonic acid (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) The pentacyclic triterpenoid carboxylic acid 3-oxoolean-12-en-28-oic acid, isolated from Pistacia, that inhibits leukotriene synthesis and has antiinflammatory activity

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