Dammarane Triterpenes from the stem bark of Commiphora Dalzielii

Abstract From the stem bark of Commiphora dalzielii the isolation and identification of the 20,24-epoxydammarane triterpenes cabraleadiol 3-acetate, cabraleadiol and cabraleone and isofouquierone are reported. Both the acetate and isofouquierone appear to be novel. The chemotaxonomic implications of finding this type of triterpene in the Burseraceae are discussed.