Cat Number: PIPE-0681

Ursolic Acid

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CAS Number

77-52-1

Synonyms

Prunol
Malol
Urson

Description

Ursolic acid is a pentacyclic triterpenoid that is urs-12-en-28-oic acid substituted by a beta-hydroxy group at position 3. It has a role as a plant metabolite and a geroprotector. It is a pentacyclic triterpenoid and a hydroxy monocarboxylic acid. It derives from a hydride of an ursane.

Molecular Weight

456.7

Molecular Formula

C30H48O3

EINECS

201-034-0

SMILES

CC1CCC2(CCC3(C(=CCC4C3(CCC5C4(CCC(C5(C)C)O)C)C)C2C1C)C)C(=O)O

Appearance

fine hair-like needles

Storage

Room temperature