Nimbin (chemical)

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Nimbin (chemical)
Identifiers
CAS number 5945-86-8 YesY
PubChem 108058
ChemSpider 97160
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Properties
Molecular formula C30H36O9
Molar mass 540.60 g mol−1
Melting point 205 °C; 401 °F; 478 K ([1])
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Nimbin is a chemical compound classified as a triterpenoid isolated from Azadirachta indica (neem tree). Nimbin is thought to be responsible for much of the biological activities of neem, and is reported to have anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antifungal, antihistamine and antiseptic properties.[2]

See also

References

  1. Siddiqui, Salimuzzaman (1945). "Utilization of nim oil and its bitter constituents (nimbidin series) in the pharmaceutical industry". Journal of Scientific & Industrial Research 4: 5–10. 
  2. W. Kraus, "Biologically active ingredients-azadirachtin and other triterpenoids", in: H. Schutterer (Ed.), The Neem Tree Azadirachta indica A. Juss and Other Meliaceous Plants, Weinheim, New York, 1995, p 35-88


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