Glycyrrhizic acid

Synonym: 1405-86-3; 132215-36-2; Glycyrrhizic acid; Glycyrrhizin; Glycyrrhizinic acid; Glycyron; Glycyrrhetinic acid glycoside; Glycyrrhizate

MDL: MFCD00065194
CAS Number: 1405-86-3
Compound CID: 14982

Product Size

20 mg; 50 mg; 100 mg; 200 mg

Price

Datasheet

Datasheet

MSDS

MSDS

Properties

Description

Glycyrrhizic acid is a triterpene glycoside with glycyrrhetinic acid that possesses a wide range of pharmacological and biological activities.

Molecular Weight

822.94

Molecular Formula

C₄₂H₆₂O₁₆

Source

It is derived from the natural plant licorice.

Form

White to beige powder

Purity

>98%, determined by HPLC.

Solubility

It is easily soluble in hot water and hot ethanol, insoluble in ether, insoluble in absolute ethanol and ether. Glycyrrhizic acid precipitates in case of acid.

Identity

Confirmed by NMR and MS.

Melting Point

220°C

Applications

Glycyrrhizic acid can be used for anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, hepatoprotective, and detoxifying effect experiments, etc.

Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, eyeshields, N95 mask