CAS: 472-30-0

Masticadienolic acid is a biphenyl compound that inhibits the growth of bacteria. It is an aromatic compound with an acidic side chain and a hydroxyl group. Masticadienolic acid has been shown to inhibit the growth of several Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The inhibitory effect of this compound on bacterial growth may be due to its ability to bind to amino acids at the protein target site. Masticadienolic acid also has anti-cancer effects and can be used as a chemotherapeutic agent for inflammatory diseases such as arthritis or asthma.

Masticadienolic acid inhibits secreted phospholipase A2, protects against alkylation, and reduces inflammation from various sources.