79-54-9

79-54-9 structure

Name: Levopimaric acid
Chemical Name: (1R,4aR,4bS,10aR)-1,4a-dimethyl-7-propan-2-yl-2,3,4,4b,5,9,10,10a-octahydrophenanthrene-1-carboxylic acid
CAS Number: 79-54-9
Molecular Formula: C₂₀H₃₀O₂
Molecular Weight: 302.45100
Catalog: Biochemical Chinese herbal medicine ingredients
Create Date: 2018-06-01 08:00:00
Modify Date: 2025-08-25 20:30:00
Levopimaric acid is a type of diterpene resin acid produced by plants. Levopimaric acid induces cancer cell apoptosis and has anticancer, antioxidant, antibacterial and cardiovascular activities[1].

Name	(1R,4aR,4bS,10aR)-1,4a-dimethyl-7-propan-2-yl-2,3,4,4b,5,9,10,10a-octahydrophenanthrene-1-carboxylic acid
Synonyms	A-pimaric acid B-Pimaric Acid

Description	Levopimaric acid is a type of diterpene resin acid produced by plants. Levopimaric acid induces cancer cell apoptosis and has anticancer, antioxidant, antibacterial and cardiovascular activities[1].
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References	[1]. Kai Zhang, et al. In vitro anticancer effects of levopimaric acid in cisplatin-resistant human lung carcinoma are mediated via autophagy, ROS-mediated mitochondrial dysfunction, cell apoptosis and modulation of ERK/MAPK/JNK signalling pathway. J BUON. Jan-Feb 2020;25(1):248-254.