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Oleanolic acid

Oleanolic acid

(Science: chemical) 3 beta-hydroxyolean-12-en-28-oic acid. Occurs in leaves of olea europaea, viscum album l., and other higher plants. It is also the aglycone component of many saponins.

chemical name: Olean-12-en-28-oic acid, 3-hydroxy-, (3beta)-


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