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Gefarnate MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Gefarnate
Tree Number(s)
D02.455.849.440
D10.251.355.350
Unique ID
D005778
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D005778
Scope Note
A water insoluble terpene fatty acid used in the treatment of gastrointestinal ulcers; it facilitates the healing and function of mucosal tissue.
Entry Term(s)
Gefarnil
Gepharnate
Geranyl Farnesylacetate
Ulco
Pharm Action
Anti-Ulcer Agents
Registry Numbers
1ISE2Y6ULA
0
Related Numbers
51-77-4
CAS Type 1 Name
4,8,12-Tetradecatrienoic acid, 5,9,13-trimethyl-, 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl ester, (E,E,E)-
Previous Indexing
Alkenes (1966)
Farnesol (1966-1969)
Fatty Acids (1969-1973)
Fatty Acids, Unsaturated (1973-1977)
Terpenes (1969-1977)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under TERPENES 1978-90
History Note
91(78); was see under TERPENES 1978-90
Date Introduced
1991/01/01
Last Updated
2013/07/08
Gefarnate Preferred
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