Ursolic acid

Synonym: 77-52-1; Ursolic acid; Prunol; Malol; Urson; 3beta-Hydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid; (3beta)-3-Hydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid; Micromerol; Ursolic-acid; (+)-Ursolic acid

MDL: MFCD00009621
CAS Number: 77-52-1
Compound CID: 64945

Product Size

20 mg; 50 mg; 100 mg; 200 mg

Price

Datasheet

MSDS

Properties

Description

Ursolic Acid is a pentacyclic triterpenoid, with a variety of potential pharmacologic activities including anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, antiviral, serum lipid-lowering, and antineoplastic activities.

Molecular Formula

C₃₀H₄₈O₃

Source

The leaves of Ligustrum lucidum Ait

Form

Glossy prismatic (absolute ethanol) or fine hair-like needle crystals (dilute ethanol)

Purity

>98%, determined by HPLC.

Solubility

It is easily soluble in methanol, acetone, pyridine, insoluble in water and petroleum ether.

Identity

Confirmed by NMR and MS.

Melting Point

283-288°C

Applications

Ursolic acid can be used for anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-diabetic, and anti-ulcer experiments, etc.

Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, eyeshields, N95 mask