Ursolic Acid - 95% Pure Pentacyclic Triterpenoid | Anti-inflammatory, Hepatoprotective, Multi-sourced Herbal Extract

Ursolic Acid
IUPAC name : 3A A,-hydroxy-urs-12-en-28-oic acid
Mol. Formula: C30H48O3
Mol. Wt: 456.68

Description: Occurs as large white lustrous prisms
Solubility at 15A A C: One part dissolves in 88 parts methanol, 178 parts alcohol (35 boiling alcohol), 140 parts ether, 388 parts chloroform. Soluble in hot glacial acetic acid and 2 % alcoholic NaOH. Insoluble in petroleum ether, and water.
Physical constants : M.P. 285-288 oC
Assay : Purity min. 95.00%
Category : Anti Aca a inflammatory, hepatoprotective

Quantitative determination:
HPLC : Mobile phase : Methanol: Water (90: 10)
Wavelength : A A max 220nm
Column : C18 column (3.9 x 300 mm), We can offer 50 % and 90 % pure ursolic acid.
Chemical nature of ursolic acid:
Ursolic acid is a pentacyclic triterpenoid belonging to the A a A - amyrin group. It rarely occurs without oleanolic acid, which is a A A, - amyrin group triterpenoid. They may occur in the acid form or in glycoside form, which comprises of a triterpenoid aglycone linked to one or more sugar moieties. Ursolic acid and its derivatives are constituents of numerous plants which have diversified phytogenetic origin and taxonomic position. It has been isolated from the protective wax like coating of apples, pears, cranberries, prunes, and other fruits. Seaweeds are rich in ursolic acid derivatives. Some of the common plants containing ursolic acid are Tulsi, Rosemary, Periwinkle, Peppermint, Indian oleander and Eucalyptus.