A novel gamma-lactone triterpenoid has been isolated from the methylated et
hyl acetate extract of the trunk wood of Myrianthus serratus, as well as fr
iedelin and four known pentacyclic triterpenoid acids, all as their methyl
esters. Their structures were elucidated by 2D NMR experiments. (C) 1998 El
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