Properties
Description
Pachymic acid is a triterpenoid that has diverse biological activities.
Molecular Formula
C33H52O5
Source
Dried sclerotia of poria cocos in Polyporaceae and Wolfiporias family
Form
White needle crystal powder
Purity
>98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is easily soluble in pyridine.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Applications
Pachymic acid can be used for inhibiting the biological activity of phospholipase A2 and reducing PLA2-mediated cell damage experiments, etc.