Compounds
Boswellic acids
The non-volatile fraction of frankincense, up to 30 % of the resin. Studied for anti-inflammatory activity; standardised Boswellia serrata extracts are sold as supplements with limited human evidence.
| Role | triterpene acids |
|---|---|
| Formula | C30H48O3 |
| Molecular weight | 456.7 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | (3R,4R,4aR,6aR,6bS,8aR,11R,12S,12aR,14aR,14bR)-3-hydroxy-4,6a,6b,8a,11,12,14b-heptamethyl-2,3,4a,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,12a,14,14a-tetradecahydro-1H-picene-4-carboxylic acid |
| XLogP | 8.3 |
| PubChem CID | 168928 |
| Safety | Supplement, not a fragrance material. |
Scent facets
- Odourless.
Found in
Also called
- beta-Boswellic acid
- 631-69-6
- Boswellic acid
- B252M1YO2V
- DTXSID2057578