Technical Data

003929
CAS Number
472-15-1
Grade
Highly Purified
Molecular Formula
C₃₀H₄₈O₃
Molecular Weight
456.7
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
4°C
Betulinic Acid
Mairin; (+)-Betulinic acid; 3β-Hydroxylup-20(29)-en-28-oic Acid; Betulic Acid; Lupatic Acid; NSC 113090; β-Betulinic Acid; (3β)-3-HydroxyLup-20(29)-en-28-oic Acid

Betulinic Acid is a natural pentacyclic triterpenoid. Betulinic Acid displays anti-inflammatory and anti-HIV activity. Betulinic Acid selectively induces apoptosis in tumor cells by directly activating the mitochondrial pathway of apoptosis through a p53- and CD95-independent mechanism. Betulinic Acid also exhibits TGR5 agonist activity.

Synonyms
Mairin; (+)-Betulinic acid; 3β-Hydroxylup-20(29)-en-28-oic Acid; Betulic Acid; Lupatic Acid; NSC 113090; β-Betulinic Acid; (3β)-3-HydroxyLup-20(29)-en-28-oic Acid
CAS Number
472-15-1
Molecular Formula
C₃₀H₄₈O₃
Molecular Weight
456.7
Appearance
White to pale beige solid
Purity
As reported
Melting Point
>235°C (dec.)
Solubility
DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Storage and Stability
Store at 4°C under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References
Pisha, E. et al.: Nat. Med., 1, 1046 (1995); Fulda, S. et al.: Cancer Res., 57, 4956 (1997); Kashiwada, Y. et al.: J. Med. Chem., 39, 1016 (1996); Genet, C. et al.: J. Med. Chem., 53, 178 (2010)
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