title: Isolation of beta-amyrin from the fungus Aspergillus nidulans.
abstract: The pentacyclic triterpene alcohol beta-amyrin, which is commonly found in plants, was isolated from wild-type cultures of the ascomycete fungus Aspergillus nidulans. The isolated beta-amyrin was characterized by TLC, GLC, and HPLC and produced identical mass and 1H NMR spectra to those of authentic beta-amyrin. This material was isolated from static (non-shaking) cultures.
mesh_terms: D009828:Oleanolic Acid / Q000031:analogs & derivatives; D014315:Triterpenes / Q000302:isolation & purification*
chemical_list: D014315:Triterpenes; D009828:Oleanolic Acid; C036380:beta-amyrin