| Iupacname | 9,19-Cyclo-9β-lanostane |
|---|---|
| Systematicname | (1R,3aS,3bS,5aS,9aR,10aS,12aR)-3a,6,6,12a-Tetramethyl-1-[(2R)-6-methylheptan-2-yl]tetradecahydro-1H,10H-cyclopenta[a]cyclopropa[e]phenanthrene |
Cycloartane is a triterpene, also known as 4,4,14-trimethyl-9,19-cyclo-5alpha,9beta-cholestane. Its derivative cycloartenol is the starting point for the synthesis of almost all plant steroids.[1]
See also
References
- ^ Schaller, Hubert (May 2003). "The role of sterols in plant growth and development". Progress in Lipid Research. 42 (3): 163–175. doi:10.1016/S0163-7827(02)00047-4. PMID 12689617