Petasin

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Petasin
Identifiers
CAS number 26577-85-5 YesY
PubChem 5281526
ChemSpider 4444859
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Properties
Molecular formula C20H28O3
Molar mass 316.43 g mol−1
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Petasin is a natural chemical compound found in plants of the genus Petasites. Chemically, it is classified as a sesquiterpene and is the ester of petasol and angelic acid.

Petasin is believed to be responsible, at least in part, for the anti-inflammatory effects of Common Butterbur (Petasites hybridus) extracts.[1]

References

  1. Thomet, O; Wiesmann, UN; Schapowal, A; Bizer, C; Simon, HU (2001). "Role of petasin in the potential anti-inflammatory activity of a plant extract of petasites hybridus". Biochemical Pharmacology 61 (8): 1041–7. doi:10.1016/S0006-2952(01)00552-4. PMID 11286996. 


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