Ursolic acid, >97%
Key Features and Details
Ursolic Acid
SYNONYMS: 3-Hydroxy-12-ursen-28-ic acid; Triterpenoids; 3ß-Hydroxy-12-ursen-28-ic acid
CAS: #
77-52-1
MOLECULAR FORMULA: C30H48O3
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 456.711 g/mol
BEILSTEIN REGISTRY No.: 2228563
EC No: 201-034-0
MDL No: MFCD00009621
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Ursolic Acid
Application Notes
Cardioprotective and anti-tumor agent.
Usage Statement
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Key Applications
Down-regulates MMP-2 and uPA expression in cells | Improves blood glucose; glucose tolerance; insulin tolerance; glycosylated hemoglobin; and plasma leptin levels in diabetic murine models | Induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis
SPECIFICATIONS
SKU: 02158253-CF
Base Catalog Number: 158253
Alternate Names: 3-Hydroxy-12-ursen-28-ic acid; Triterpenoids; 3ß-Hydroxy-12-ursen-28-ic acid
Beilstein Registration No
: 2228563
Biochemical Physiological Actions
: Triterpenoid found in a variety of fruits, including apples. Cardioprotective and anti-tumor agent. Under study as a potential Alzheimer's disease therapeutic due to its inhibitory effect on the interactions between amyloid-ß and the CD36 receptor.
CAS
: #
77-52-1
EC No
: 201-034-0
Format
: Powder
MDL No
: MFCD00009621
Melting Point
: 284 deg C
Molecular Formula
: C30H48O3
Molecular Weight
: 456.711 g/mol
PPE
: Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter
Purity
: >97%
Solubility
: One part dissolves in 88 parts methanol, 178 alcohol, (35 boiling alcohol), 140 ether, 388 chloroform, 1675 carbon disulfide. Moderately soluble in acetone. Soluble in hot glacial acetic acid and in 2% alcoholic NaOH. Insoluble in petroleum ether.
Vapor Pressure
: 3.49X10-14 mm Hg at 25 deg C (est)
