Arnidiol

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Arnidiol is a natural chemical that belongs to a family called triterpenes and is cytotoxic, meaning it can affect or kill cells. Its molecular formula is C30H50O2, and its molecular weight is about 442.7 g/mol. Arnidiol melts at around 256 °C. It was first isolated from Arnica montana, a plant known for its yellow flowers, and it has also been found in Taraxacum officinale (the common dandelion).