Momordol
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Molecular formula |
C26H48O5 |
Molar mass | 440.66 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Liquid |
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa) | |
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Momordol or 1-hydroxy-1,2-dimethyl-2-[8′,10′-dihydroxy-4′,7′-dimethyl-11′-hydroxy methyl-trideca]-3-ethyl-cyclohex-5-en-4-one is a chemical compound with formula C
26H
48O
5, found in the fresh fruit of the bitter melon (Momordica charantia).[1]
The compound is an oily liquid, soluble in ethyl acetate and methanol but not in pure chloroform or petrol. It was isolated in 1997 by S. Begum and others.[1]
See also
- Momordicin I
- Momordicin II
- Momordicin-28
- Momordicinin
- Momordicilin
- Momordenol