Phytochemical studies of the herb, Tragopogon orientalis L. (Asteraceae). 1. The components of a petroleum ether extract
2014 ◽
Vol 57
(1)
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pp. 85-92
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Keyword(s):
Hydrocarbons, aliphatic alcohols, triterpenes and sterols were shown to occur in the herb, <em>Tragopogon orientalis</em> L. The following were obtained in crystalline form: n-triacontan, hexacosanol, (β-amyrin and lupeol. The presence of (β-sitosterol, stigmasterol, cholesterol and four unidentified sterols was demonstrated by gas chromatography.