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Oleuropein
| Oleuropein |
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| IUPAC name |
(4S,5E,6S)-4-[2-[2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)ethoxy]-2-oxoethyl]- 5-ethylidene-6-[[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)- 2-tetrahydropyranyl]oxy]-4H-pyran-3-carboxylic acid, methyl ester |
| Identifiers |
| CAS number |
32619-42-4 |
| PubChem |
5281544 |
| SMILES |
CC=C1C(C(=COC1OC2C(C(C(C(O2)CO)O)O)O)C (=O)OC)CC(=O)OCCC3=CC(=C(C=C3)O)O |
| Properties |
| Molecular formula |
C25H32O13 |
| Molar mass |
540.514 |
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references |
Oleuropein is a chemical compound found in the leaves of the olive tree together with other closely related compounds such as 10-hydroxyoleuropein, ligstroside, and 10-hydroxyligstroside. All these compounds are tyrosol esters of elenolic acid that are further hydroxylated and glycosylated. Oleuropein and its metabolite hydroxytyrosol have powerful antioxidant activity both in vivo and in vitro and give extra-virgin olive oil its bitter, pungent taste. Oleuropein preparations have been claimed to strengthen the immune system.
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