Betulinic acid

Synonym: 472-15-1; Betulic acid; Mairin; Lupatic Acid; Betulinicacid; Gratiolone

MDL: MFCD00009619
CAS Number: 472-15-1
Compound CID: 64971

Product Size

20 mg; 100 mg; 200 mg; 500 mg; 1 g

Price

Datasheet

MSDS

Properties

Description

Betulinic acid is a naturally occurring pentacyclic triterpenoid which has antiretroviral, antimalarial, and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as a more recently discovered potential as an anticancer agent, by inhibition of topoisomerase.

Molecular Formula

C₃₀H₄₈O₃

Source

The bark of /em>Betula alba L

Form

White crystals

Purity

>98%, determined by HPLC.

Solubility

It is insoluble in water, slightly soluble in methanol, ethanol, acetone, easily soluble in tetrahydrofuran, pyridine.

Identity

Confirmed by NMR and MS.

Melting Point

295-298°C

Applications

Betulinic acid can be used for inhibitory effects on malignant tumor cells, etc.

Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, eyeshields, N95 mask