Cycloartane Explained

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

• Lanostane
• Cycloastragenol
• Cycloartenyl ferulate

Notes and References

1. Schaller. Hubert. The role of sterols in plant growth and development. Progress in Lipid Research. May 2003. 42. 3. 163–175. 10.1016/S0163-7827(02)00047-4. 12689617.