C30H50O

C30H50O is the molecular formula associated with several pentacyclic triterpenoid alcohols, most notably lupeol. The formula denotes a single oxygen atom and a C30 hydrocarbon skeleton, consistent with a triterpene alcohol.

It is an isomeric formula shared by multiple compounds. Examples include lupeol (lupane skeleton) and the ursane-type α- and β-amyrin, which differ in ring fusion and stereochemistry but share the same molecular count of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

Properties: The compounds with this formula have a molar mass of about 426.7 g/mol; they are highly nonpolar and exhibit low water solubility, with solubility in many organic solvents such as chloroform, methanol, and ethanol. They typically appear as crystalline solids at room temperature and display low volatility.

Occurrence and use: These triterpenoids occur in a wide range of plants, including fruits, vegetables, and medicinal herbs. They are used as constituents in some cosmetic formulations and traditional medicines. In scientific research, lupeol and related C30H50O compounds are studied for anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-cancer activities in preclinical models, though clinical efficacy varies by compound and context.

Note: Because C30H50O covers several isomeric structures, properties and activities can vary among individual compounds. Detailed structural characterization (for example by NMR and mass spectrometry) is required to identify a specific member of this formula.