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Melia volkensii (known in Maasai as “ol-dek” or “oldooki”) is valued in parts of Kenya and Tanzania for simple home preparations of the leaves. Among Maasai pastoralists of central and southern Kenya, fresh or dried leaf infusions are taken for cough and catarrhal complaints (Lwoga et al., 2010; Koch et al., 2005). In the eastern highlands of Kenya, the Kamba commonly prepare a leaf tea that is drunk for fever and also used as a wash for colds (Mbuya, 1994). On the Tanzanian steppe near the Rift, Chagga and Maasai herders prepare leaf decoctions for fever and chills (Engidawork, 2004). The bark is occasionally chewed or made into a weak decoction for stomach pain and parasitic complaints, particularly among Maasai of Kajiado District (Njoroge et al., 2003). These preparations rely on the bitter leaf, and to a lesser extent bark, which are noted in regional medicinal inventories (Beentje, 1994).

A simple cough tea is made by placing 10–15 g of fresh leaves (or 5–8 g of dried) into 250 ml of just‑boiled water, covering and infusing 10–15 minutes, then straining. One cup is taken up to three times daily for no more than 7–10 days. Because the leaves can be bitter and emetic, start with a smaller dose and stop if vomiting or severe stomach upset occurs. Use in pregnancy or for infants is not advised, and people with liver disease should avoid leaf preparations; if symptoms persist, consult a clinician.

The pharmacology of Melia volkensii reflects the well‑known limonoid profile of Meliaceae: meliantriol, melianone, and related azadirachtin‑type limonoids that are broadly antimicrobial and antiparasitic, with modest gastro‑irritant effects in some people. Tannins are also reported from the bark and contribute to astringency and antidiarrheal actions.

While limited, human studies are underway on limonoid‑rich extracts for parasitic infections and respiratory complaints, but robust clinical data remain sparse. Traditional teas and decoctions from leaves continue to be prepared in home practice in dryland Kenya and northern Tanzania, and small growers sell fresh or dried leaf bundles seasonally where the tree is common.

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Common products:
Sawn timber and poles; fuelwood and charcoal; viver crop components in agroforestry for soil conservation and shade.

Industrial and craft applications:
Not documented for primary fiber/pulp or composites. The species is occasionally used in light carpentry and general construction where timber is available; however, established commercial processing is not widely reported.

Food and beverages (non-medicinal):
None documented.

Colorants and tanning:
None documented.

Wood and fiber:
Timber is noted as moderately durable and used for flooring, furniture, joinery, beams, and posts, as well as for agricultural implements and vehicle bodies. Poles are used for posts, fencing, and building. The wood is valued as a fuel and for high-quality charcoal. Reported properties include medium to high density, good dimensional stability, favorable steam bending, and resistance to insect attack and dry-wood termites, supporting its suitability for structural and outdoor uses.

Fragrance and cosmetics:
None documented.

Properties relevant to use:
Density: 600–760 kg/m³ at 12% MC. Dimensional stability: low shrinkage and good steam-bending characteristics. Natural durability: moderate to high resistance to insects (including dry-wood termites) and fungal decay, reducing the need for preservative treatments in non-ground-contact applications. The combination of density and stability supports load-bearing components, while the natural resistance extends service life of exterior timber.

Standards and regulation:
Compliance with national timber grading rules and standard moisture-content measurement methods (e.g., kiln drying to ≤12% MC) is practiced. Export follows CITES; however, Melia volkensii is not currently listed in CITES Appendices.

Sustainability and sourcing:
Source material is generated primarily from on-farm agroforestry plantings in the Horn of Africa and East Africa, supporting rural livelihoods and soil conservation. Regeneration by seed is noted as straightforward; there is no significant record of plantation programs at scale or global trade volumes, suggesting low commercial pressure but limited certified supply.

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Arabic	أزدرخت فولكنسي

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- East Tropical Africa
  - Kenya
  - Tanzania
- Northeast Tropical Africa
  - Ethiopia
  - Somalia

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Database	ID/link to page
World Flora Online	wfo-0001083775
Tropicos	20401009
KEW	urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:579003-1
The Plant List	tro-20401009
Open Tree Of Life	991935
NCBI Taxonomy	643111
IPNI	579003-1
iNaturalist	717335
GBIF	5597440

Genomes (via NCBI) Top

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Scientific Literature Top

Below are displayed the latest 15 articles published in PMC (PubMed Central®) and other sources (DOI number only)!
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Exploring research trends and priorities of genus Melia

S SR, Arunachalam A, Sahoo UK, Upadhyaya K

Sci Rep

15-Mar-2024

PMCID:	PMC10943012
doi:	10.1038/s41598-024-53736-3
PMID:	38490998

Fascinating Furanosteroids and Their Pharmacological Profile

Dembitsky VM

Molecules

26-Jul-2023

PMCID:	PMC10419491
doi:	10.3390/molecules28155669
PMID:	37570639

Important Medicinal and Food Taxa (Orders and Families) in Kenya, Based on Three Quantitative Approaches

Mutie FM, Mbuni YM, Rono PC, Mkala EM, Nzei JM, Phumthum M, Hu GW, Wang QF

Plants (Basel)

02-Mar-2023

PMCID:	PMC10005506
doi:	10.3390/plants12051145
PMID:	36904005

Assessment of Land Cover and Land Use Change Dynamics in Kibwezi Watershed, Kenya

Ruttoh RC, Obiero JP, Omuto CT, Tanui L

ScientificWorldJournal

12-Dec-2022

PMCID:	PMC9763003
doi:	10.1155/2022/3944810
PMID:	36545372

RNA interference (RNAi) applications to the management of fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae): Its current trends and future prospects

Kebede M, Fite T

Front Mol Biosci

07-Sep-2022

PMCID:	PMC9490220
doi:	10.3389/fmolb.2022.944774
PMID:	36158573

The complete genome sequence of Melia azedarach Linn. (Meliaceae): a multi-purpose pesticide species

Liao B, Tan J, Zhou W, Wang Y, Li Y, Chen X

Mitochondrial DNA B Resour

20-Jun-2022

PMCID:	PMC9225774
doi:	10.1080/23802359.2020.1815600
PMID:	35756442

Early Growth Performance of In Vitro Raised Melia volkensii Gürke Plantlets in Response to Beneficial Microorganisms under Semi-Arid Conditions

Dushimimana C, Sakha MA, Korir MJ, Jefwa JM, Vandenabeele J, Magomere T, Mutitu EW, Mulatya J, Olubayo F, Smagghe G, Werbrouck SP

Plants (Basel)

13-May-2022

PMCID:	PMC9145849
doi:	10.3390/plants11101300
PMID:	35631725

Insecticidal Triterpenes in Meliaceae: Plant Species, Molecules, and Activities: Part II (Cipadessa, Melia)

Lin M, Bi X, Zhou L, Huang J

Int J Mol Sci

10-May-2022

PMCID:	PMC9140753
doi:	10.3390/ijms23105329
PMID:	35628141

Nanotechnology-Based Bioactive Antifeedant for Plant Protection

Melanie M, Miranti M, Kasmara H, Malini DM, Husodo T, Panatarani C, Joni IM, Hermawan W

Nanomaterials (Basel)

14-Feb-2022

PMCID:	PMC8879102
doi:	10.3390/nano12040630
PMID:	35214959

Limonoids From the Genus Melia (Meliaceae): Phytochemistry, Synthesis, Bioactivities, Pharmacokinetics, and Toxicology

Fan W, Fan L, Wang Z, Yang L

Front Pharmacol

24-Jan-2022

PMCID:	PMC8819599
doi:	10.3389/fphar.2021.795565
PMID:	35140606

Plant Diversity Conservation Challenges and Prospects—The Perspective of Botanic Gardens and the Millennium Seed Bank

Breman E, Ballesteros D, Castillo-Lorenzo E, Cockel C, Dickie J, Faruk A, O’Donnell K, Offord CA, Pironon S, Sharrock S, Ulian T

Plants (Basel)

03-Nov-2021

PMCID:	PMC8623176
doi:	10.3390/plants10112371
PMID:	34834734

Current biological approaches for management of crucifer pests

Mayanglambam S, Singh KD, Rajashekar Y

Sci Rep

04-Jun-2021

PMCID:	PMC8178325
doi:	10.1038/s41598-021-91088-4
PMID:	34088925

Prototyping a Knowledge-Based System to Identify Botanical Extracts for Plant Health in Sub-Saharan Africa

Silvie PJ, Martin P, Huchard M, Keip P, Gutierrez A, Sarter S

Plants (Basel)

29-Apr-2021

PMCID:	PMC8146496
doi:	10.3390/plants10050896
PMID:	33946682

A Review on Recent Trends in Green Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles for Tuberculosis

Gupta A, Pandey S, Yadav JS

Adv Pharm Bull

07-Nov-2020

PMCID:	PMC7961233
doi:	10.34172/apb.2021.002
PMID:	33747849

Suitability of resampled multispectral datasets for mapping flowering plants in the Kenyan savannah

Makori DM, Abdel-Rahman EM, Landmann T, Mutanga O, Odindi J, Nguku E, Tonnang HE, Raina S

PLoS One

22-Sep-2020

PMCID:	PMC7508412
doi:	10.1371/journal.pone.0232313
PMID:	32960879

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Name	PubChem ID	Canonical SMILES	MW	Found in	Proof
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Triterpenoids
(2R,3R,5S)-5-[(3S,5R,9R,10R,13S,14S,17S)-3-hydroxy-4,4,10,13,14-pentamethyl-2,3,5,6,9,11,12,15,16,17-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]-2-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)oxan-3-ol	101625962	Click to see	474.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.3987/COM-94-6980
(2R,4S,7R,8S,9S,10R,12R,13R,18R)-10-hydroxy-2,9,13,17,17-pentamethyl-7-(4-methylpent-3-enyl)-5-oxapentacyclo[10.8.0.02,9.04,8.013,18]icos-1(20)-ene-6,16-dione	10367373	Click to see	468.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP980288U
(R)-2-((5R,10R,13S,14R,16S,17S)-16-Hydroxy-4,4,10,13,14-pentamethyl-3-oxo-2,3,4,5,6,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl)-6-methyl-hept-5-enoic acid methyl ester	476907	Click to see CC(=CCCC(C1C(CC2(C1(CCC3C2=CCC4C3(CCC(=O)C4(C)C)C)C)C)O)C(=O)OC)C	484.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP980288U
[(1S,3R,5S,7R,8R,9R,10S,13S,17S)-1,7-diacetyloxy-17-[(3R,5R,6S)-5,6-dihydroxy-7,7-dimethyloxepan-3-yl]-4,4,8,10,13-pentamethyl-2,3,5,6,7,9,11,12,16,17-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl] benzoate	162945875	Click to see	694.90	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP9704009
[(1S,3R,5S,7R,8R,9R,10S,13S,17S)-1,7-diacetyloxy-17-[(3S,5R,6R)-5-hydroxy-6-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)oxan-3-yl]-4,4,8,10,13-pentamethyl-2,3,5,6,7,9,11,12,16,17-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl] benzoate	101277363	Click to see	694.90	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0040-4020(95)00018-4 https://doi.org/10.3987/COM-94-6980
[(1S,3R,5S,7R,8R,9R,10S,13S,17S)-1,7-diacetyloxy-17-[(3S,5R,6S)-5,6-dihydroxy-6-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)oxan-3-yl]-4,4,8,10,13-pentamethyl-2,3,5,6,7,9,11,12,16,17-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl] benzoate	162899547	Click to see CC(=O)OC1CC2C(C(CC(C2(C3C1(C4=CCC(C4(CC3)C)C5CC(C(OC5)(C(C)(C)O)O)O)C)C)OC(=O)C)OC(=O)C6=CC=CC=C6)(C)C	710.90	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0040-4020(95)00018-4
[(1S,3R,5S,7R,8R,9R,10S,13S,17S)-1,7-diacetyloxy-17-[(3S,5R,6S)-5,6-dihydroxy-7,7-dimethyloxepan-3-yl]-4,4,8,10,13-pentamethyl-2,3,5,6,7,9,11,12,16,17-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl] benzoate	21600035	Click to see	694.90	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP9704009
[(1S,3R,5S,7R,8R,9R,10S,13S,17S)-1,7-diacetyloxy-17-[(3S,6S)-6-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-5-oxooxan-3-yl]-4,4,8,10,13-pentamethyl-2,3,5,6,7,9,11,12,16,17-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl] benzoate	101916232	Click to see	692.90	unknown	https://doi.org/10.3987/COM-94-6980
[(1S,3R,5S,7R,8R,9R,10S,13S,17S)-1,7-diacetyloxy-17-[(3S)-7,7-dimethyl-5,6-dioxooxepan-3-yl]-4,4,8,10,13-pentamethyl-16-oxo-1,2,3,5,6,7,9,11,12,17-decahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl] benzoate	21600037	Click to see	704.80	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP9704009
[(1S,3R,5S,7R,8R,9R,10S,13S,17S)-1,7-diacetyloxy-17-[(3S)-7,7-dimethyl-5,6-dioxooxepan-3-yl]-4,4,8,10,13-pentamethyl-2,3,5,6,7,9,11,12,16,17-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl] benzoate	21600036	Click to see	690.90	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP9704009
[(1S,3R,5S,7R,8R,9R,10S,13S,17S)-1,7-diacetyloxy-4,4,8,10,13-pentamethyl-17-[(3S)-6-propan-2-ylideneoxan-3-yl]-2,3,5,6,7,9,11,12,16,17-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl] benzoate	101916231	Click to see CC(=C1CCC(CO1)C2CC=C3C2(CCC4C3(C(CC5C4(C(CC(C5(C)C)OC(=O)C6=CC=CC=C6)OC(=O)C)C)OC(=O)C)C)C)C	660.90	unknown	https://doi.org/10.3987/COM-94-6980
[(1S,3R,5S,8R,9R,10S,13S,17S)-1,7-diacetyloxy-17-[(3S)-5,6-dihydroxy-7,7-dimethyloxepan-3-yl]-4,4,8,10,13-pentamethyl-2,3,5,6,7,9,11,12,16,17-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl] benzoate	101650342	Click to see CC(=O)OC1CC2C(C(CC(C2(C3C1(C4=CCC(C4(CC3)C)C5CC(C(C(OC5)(C)C)O)O)C)C)OC(=O)C)OC(=O)C6=CC=CC=C6)(C)C	694.90	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0040-4020(95)00018-4
[1,7-diacetyloxy-17-(5,6-dihydroxy-7,7-dimethyloxepan-3-yl)-4,4,8,10,13-pentamethyl-2,3,5,6,7,9,11,12,16,17-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl] benzoate	73797339	Click to see	694.90	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP9704009
[1,7-diacetyloxy-17-[5-hydroxy-6-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)oxan-3-yl]-4,4,8,10,13-pentamethyl-2,3,5,6,7,9,11,12,16,17-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl] benzoate	85118004	Click to see	694.90	unknown	https://doi.org/10.3987/COM-94-6980
[1,7-diacetyloxy-17-[5,6-dihydroxy-6-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)oxan-3-yl]-4,4,8,10,13-pentamethyl-2,3,5,6,7,9,11,12,16,17-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl] benzoate	85091445	Click to see	710.90	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0040-4020(95)00018-4
[1,7-diacetyloxy-17-[6-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-5-oxooxan-3-yl]-4,4,8,10,13-pentamethyl-2,3,5,6,7,9,11,12,16,17-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl] benzoate	73092011	Click to see	692.90	unknown	https://doi.org/10.3987/COM-94-6980
[1,7-diacetyloxy-4,4,8,10,13-pentamethyl-17-(6-propan-2-ylideneoxan-3-yl)-2,3,5,6,7,9,11,12,16,17-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl] benzoate	85124573	Click to see	660.90	unknown	https://doi.org/10.3987/COM-94-6980
10-Hydroxy-2,9,13,17,17-pentamethyl-7-(4-methylpent-3-enyl)-5-oxapentacyclo[10.8.0.02,9.04,8.013,18]icos-1(20)-ene-6,16-dione	78189865	Click to see	468.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP980288U
12-beta-Hydroxykulactone	6476656	Click to see	468.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50059A004 https://doi.org/10.1021/NP980288U
16,21-Epoxylanosta-7,24-diene-3,21-dione	277444	Click to see	452.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP980288U
16,23,24-Triketomelianin B	44566530	Click to see	704.80	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP9704009
3, 23,24-Diketomelianin B	44566529	Click to see	702.90	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP9704009
5-(3-hydroxy-4,4,10,13,14-pentamethyl-2,3,5,6,9,11,12,15,16,17-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl)-2-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)oxan-3-ol	320908	Click to see CC1(C(CCC2(C1CC=C3C2CCC4(C3(CCC4C5CC(C(OC5)C(C)(C)O)O)C)C)C)O)C	474.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.3987/COM-94-6980
6-beta-Hydroxykulactone	6476657	Click to see	468.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50059A004 https://doi.org/10.1021/NP980288U
6beta-Hydroxykulactone	10004845	Click to see CC(=CCCC1C2C(CC3(C2(CCC4C3=CC(C5C4(CCC(=O)C5(C)C)C)O)C)C)OC1=O)C	468.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP980288U
Kulactone	15560423	Click to see	452.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50059A004 https://doi.org/10.1021/NP980288U
Kulonate	44559093	Click to see CC(=CCCC(C1C(CC2(C1(CCC3C2=CCC4C3(CCC(=O)C4(C)C)C)C)C)O)C(=O)C)C	468.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50059A004 https://doi.org/10.1021/NP980288U
Melianin B	44566528	Click to see	694.90	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP9704009
Methyl 16-hydroxy-3-oxolanosta-7,24-dien-21-oate	277445	Click to see	484.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP980288U
Methyl kulonate	44567123	Click to see CC(=CCCC(C1C(CC2(C1(CCC3C2=CCC4C3(CCC(=O)C4(C)C)C)C)C)O)C(=O)OC)C	484.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP980288U
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Triterpenoids / Limonoids
[(1R,11R,16R)-17,19-diacetyloxy-8-(furan-3-yl)-4-hydroxy-1,9,11,16-tetramethyl-5,14-dioxapentacyclo[11.6.1.02,11.06,10.016,20]icos-9-en-12-yl] (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate	5320171	Click to see	674.80	unknown	https://doi.org/10.3987/COM-94-6980
[(1R,2R,4S,6S,8S,11R,12S,13R,16R,17R,19S,20R)-17,19-diacetyloxy-8-(furan-3-yl)-4-hydroxy-1,9,11,16-tetramethyl-5,14-dioxapentacyclo[11.6.1.02,11.06,10.016,20]icos-9-en-12-yl] (E)-2-methylbut-2-enoate	163190354	Click to see CC=C(C)C(=O)OC1C2C3C(CO2)(C(CC(C3(C4C1(C5=C(C(CC5OC(C4)O)C6=COC=C6)C)C)C)OC(=O)C)OC(=O)C)C	626.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.3987/COM-94-6980
[(1R,2R,5S,6R,10R,11S,12R,15R,16R,18S,19R)-16-acetyloxy-6-(furan-3-yl)-11-hydroxy-1,5,10,15-tetramethyl-13-oxapentacyclo[10.6.1.02,10.05,9.015,19]nonadec-8-en-18-yl] (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate	10461204	Click to see	600.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0040-4020(95)00018-4
[(1R,2R,5S,6R,10R,11S,12R,15R,16R,18S,19R)-16-acetyloxy-6-(furan-3-yl)-11-hydroxy-1,5,10,15-tetramethyl-13-oxapentacyclo[10.6.1.02,10.05,9.015,19]nonadec-8-en-18-yl] benzoate	21600033	Click to see	574.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP9704009
[(1R,2R,5S,6R,10R,11S,12S,15R,16R,18S,19R)-18-acetyloxy-6-(furan-3-yl)-11-hydroxy-1,5,10,15-tetramethyl-13-oxapentacyclo[10.6.1.02,10.05,9.015,19]nonadec-8-en-16-yl] acetate	44566526	Click to see	512.60	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP9704009
[(1R,2S,4R,6R,9R,10S,11R,12S,14R,15R,18R)-14-Acetyloxy-6-(furan-3-yl)-10-(2-methoxy-2-oxoethyl)-7,9,11,15-tetramethyl-3,17-dioxapentacyclo[9.6.1.02,9.04,8.015,18]octadec-7-en-12-yl] (E)-2-methylbut-2-enoate	5281310	Click to see CC=C(C)C(=O)OC1CC(C2(COC3C2C1(C(C4(C3OC5C4=C(C(C5)C6=COC=C6)C)C)CC(=O)OC)C)C)OC(=O)C	596.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50055A030
[(1R,2S,6R,9R,10R,11R,12S,14R,15R)-14-acetyloxy-6-(furan-3-yl)-10-(2-methoxy-2-oxoethyl)-7,9,11,15-tetramethyl-3,17-dioxapentacyclo[9.6.1.02,9.04,8.015,18]octadec-7-en-12-yl] (E)-2-methylbut-2-enoate	131676058	Click to see	596.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50055A030
[(1S,2R,5S,6R,10R,11S,12R,15R,16R,18S,19S)-18-acetyloxy-6-(furan-3-yl)-11-hydroxy-1,5,10,15-tetramethyl-13-oxapentacyclo[10.6.1.02,10.05,9.015,19]nonadec-8-en-16-yl] acetate	163014702	Click to see	512.60	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP9704009
[(1S,3R,5S,7R,8R,9R,10S,13S,17R)-1,7-diacetyloxy-4,4,8,10,13-pentamethyl-17-(5-oxooxolan-3-yl)-2,3,5,6,7,9,11,12,16,17-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl] benzoate	102095936	Click to see	620.80	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0040-4020(95)00018-4
[(1S,3R,5S,7R,8R,9R,10S,13S,17S)-1,7-diacetyloxy-4,4,8,10,13-pentamethyl-17-[(3R)-5-oxooxolan-3-yl]-2,3,5,6,7,9,11,12,16,17-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl] benzoate	162845759	Click to see	620.80	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP9704009
[(1S,3R,5S,7R,8R,9R,10S,13S,17S)-1,7-diacetyloxy-4,4,8,10,13-pentamethyl-17-[(3S)-5-oxooxolan-3-yl]-2,3,5,6,7,9,11,12,16,17-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl] benzoate	21600034	Click to see CC(=O)OC1CC2C(C(CC(C2(C3C1(C4=CCC(C4(CC3)C)C5CC(=O)OC5)C)C)OC(=O)C)OC(=O)C6=CC=CC=C6)(C)C	620.80	unknown	https://doi.org/10.3987/COM-94-6980
[1,7-diacetyloxy-17-[5-(1,2-dihydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-2-hydroxyoxolan-3-yl]-4,4,8,10,13-pentamethyl-2,3,5,6,7,9,11,12,16,17-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl] benzoate	163094567	Click to see	710.90	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0968-0896(95)00034-E
[1,7-diacetyloxy-4,4,8,10,13-pentamethyl-17-(5-oxooxolan-3-yl)-2,3,5,6,7,9,11,12,16,17-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl] benzoate	73797338	Click to see	620.80	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP9704009 https://doi.org/10.3987/COM-94-6980
[16-Acetyloxy-6-(furan-3-yl)-11-hydroxy-1,5,10,15-tetramethyl-13-oxapentacyclo[10.6.1.02,10.05,9.015,19]nonadec-8-en-18-yl] 3-phenylprop-2-enoate	85149419	Click to see CC(=O)OC1CC(C2(C3CCC4(C(CC=C4C3(C(C5C2C1(CO5)C)O)C)C6=COC=C6)C)C)OC(=O)C=CC7=CC=CC=C7	600.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0040-4020(95)00018-4
[16-Acetyloxy-6-(furan-3-yl)-11-hydroxy-1,5,10,15-tetramethyl-13-oxapentacyclo[10.6.1.02,10.05,9.015,19]nonadec-8-en-18-yl] benzoate	73797337	Click to see	574.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP9704009
[17,19-Diacetyloxy-8-(furan-3-yl)-4-hydroxy-1,9,11,16-tetramethyl-5,14-dioxapentacyclo[11.6.1.02,11.06,10.016,20]icos-9-en-12-yl] 2-methylbut-2-enoate	163070681	Click to see	626.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.3987/COM-94-6980
[18-Acetyloxy-6-(furan-3-yl)-11-hydroxy-1,5,10,15-tetramethyl-13-oxapentacyclo[10.6.1.02,10.05,9.015,19]nonadec-8-en-16-yl] acetate	12874812	Click to see	512.60	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP9704009
1,3-Diacetylvilasinin	52952013	Click to see	512.60	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP9704009
CID 13987052	13987052	Click to see	584.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50055A030
Melianin C	44566527	Click to see	620.80	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP9704009
Meliavolkinin	44566525	Click to see CC(=O)OC1CC(C2(C3CCC4(C(CC=C4C3(C(C5C2C1(CO5)C)O)C)C6=COC=C6)C)C)OC(=O)C7=CC=CC=C7	574.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/0040-4020(95)00018-4 https://doi.org/10.1021/NP9704009
Nimbolin B	6443005	Click to see	674.80	unknown	https://doi.org/10.3987/COM-94-6980
Volkensin	6438338	Click to see CC=C(C)C(=O)OC1CC(C2(COC3C2C1(C4CC(OC5CC(C(=C5C4(C3O)C)C)C6=COC=C6)O)C)C)OC(=O)C	584.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP50055A030
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Steroids and steroid derivatives / Androstane steroids / Androgens and derivatives
(3S,4R,8R,9S,10R,13S,14S,17Z)-17-ethylidene-3,4-dihydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-16-one	10853920	Click to see	330.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JO980158Q
17-ethylidene-3,4-dihydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-16-one	85079909	Click to see	330.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JO980158Q
E-volkendousin	10853919	Click to see CC=C1C(=O)CC2C1(CCC3C2CC=C4C3(CCC(C4O)O)C)C	330.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JO980158Q
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Steroids and steroid derivatives / Bile acids, alcohols and derivatives
Methyl (2R)-2-[(4aR,6aS,7R,8S,9aS,10aS,12aR)-8-hydroxy-1,1,4a,6a,10a-pentamethyl-2-oxo-2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,6a,6b,7,8,9a,10,10a,12,12a-hexadecahydro-1H-naphtho[2',1':4,5]indeno[2,1-b]furan-7-yl]-6-methyl-5-heptenoate	490539	Click to see	526.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/NP980288U
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Steroids and steroid derivatives / Oxosteroids / 16-oxosteroids
(1R,2S,5S,6R,9S,10S,13S,15R,16S)-6-ethyl-15,16-dihydroxy-5-methyl-17-oxapentacyclo[14.2.1.01,13.02,10.05,9]nonadecan-7-one	21634667	Click to see	348.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JO980158Q
6-Ethyl-15,16-dihydroxy-5-methyl-17-oxapentacyclo[14.2.1.01,13.02,10.05,9]nonadecan-7-one	73816819	Click to see	348.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JO980158Q
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Steroids and steroid derivatives / Pregnane steroids / Gluco/mineralocorticoids, progestogins and derivatives
(2R,3R,5S,8R,9S,10S,13S,14S,17R)-17-ethyl-2,3-dihydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,17-tetradecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-16-one	21634666	Click to see	334.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JO980158Q
17-Ethyl-2,3-dihydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,17-tetradecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-16-one	73816818	Click to see CCC1C(=O)CC2C1(CCC3C2CCC4C3(CC(C(C4)O)O)C)C	334.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JO980158Q
> Organoheterocyclic compounds / Naphthofurans
[(1R,2S,4S,6S,7S,8R,9S,11S,13R,14R,15S,17R,18R,21R)-15,17-diacetyloxy-6-(furan-3-yl)-7,8-dihydroxy-7,14,18-trimethyl-3,20-dioxahexacyclo[12.6.1.02,9.04,8.09,13.018,21]henicosan-11-yl] acetate	162876252	Click to see	602.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0040-4039(98)00854-5
[(1R,2S,4S,6S,7S,8R,9S,11S,13R,14R,15S,17R,18R)-15,17-diacetyloxy-6-(furan-3-yl)-7,8-dihydroxy-7,14,18-trimethyl-3,20-dioxahexacyclo[12.6.1.02,9.04,8.09,13.018,21]henicosan-11-yl] acetate	10054350	Click to see CC(=O)OC1CC2C3(C(CC(C4(C3C(C5C2(C1)C6(C(O5)CC(C6(C)O)C7=COC=C7)O)OC4)C)OC(=O)C)OC(=O)C)C	602.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0040-4039(98)00854-5
[15,17-Diacetyloxy-6-(furan-3-yl)-7,8-dihydroxy-7,14,18-trimethyl-3,20-dioxahexacyclo[12.6.1.02,9.04,8.09,13.018,21]henicosan-11-yl] acetate	85105014	Click to see	602.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0040-4039(98)00854-5

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