Oleanolic acid (CED0002774)

Oleanolic acid is a compound with the chemical formula C30H48O3 and an average molecular weight of 456.71 g/mol. Oleanolic acid belongs to the triterpenoids, a subclass of prenol lipids within the organic compounds. This substance has been identified in or released from 34 recorded sources across multiple sectors. Within the healthcare, pharmaceuticals & veterinary products sector, it is associated with medical devices. In the energy, oil & gas sector, it is found in lubricants. It is present in textiles, leather & furnishings, specifically in synthetic textiles as well as carpets and rugs. Sources in the food, food processing & cookware sector include food packaging, food preservation, the preparation of vinegar, the preparation of wine or sparkling wine, and fermentation processes for beer, among three others. Within household cleaning & consumer products, it is linked to perfumes within detergents and soaps, pipe accessories, cigar cigarettes, non electric simulated smoking devices, other smoking requisites, and four additional sources. Furthermore, it is found in electrical & electronic equipment, including batteries, printed circuit boards, capacitors, cell phones, wires and cables, and five other sources. There are also three additional sectors where the compound is recorded. Recorded exposure routes for oleanolic acid include inhalation, oral, and touch.