Nimbin (chemical)
Nimbin (chemical) | |
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IUPAC name Methyl (2R,3aR,4aS,5R,5aR,6R,9aR,10S,10aR)-5-(acetyloxy)-2-(furan-3-yl)-10-(2-methoxy-2-oxoethyl)-1,6,9a,10a-tetramethyl-9-oxo-3,3a,4a,5,5a,6,9,9a,10,10a-decahydro-2H-cyclopenta[b]naphtho[2,3-d]furan-6-carboxylate | |
Identifiers | |
CAS number | 5945-86-8 |
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
- Azadirachtin, another chemical isolated from Azadirachta indica also thought to contribute to the biological activity of neem
References
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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