1Department of Biotechnology, Integral University, Kursi road, Lucknow, U.P., India
2Postgraduate Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, G.F. College, Rohailkhand University, Shahjahanpur, U.P., India
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From the methanolic extract of seeds of Nigella sativa (Rananculaceae) by eluting with benzene- chloroform (5:1), a new oleanane type triterpene was isolated. On the basis of NMR (1H & 13C) and mass spectral studies the compound was characterized as 3-hydroxy-olean-12(13)-ene-28-oic acid.
Nigella sativa, methanolic extract, new oleanane, triterpene
