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464-92-6
Asiatic Acid
2α,3β,23-Trihydroxy-12-ursen-28-oic Acid
2α,23-Dihydroxyursolic Acid
C30H48O5
MW = 488.71 g/mol
Technical Data
| C30H48O5 | |
|---|---|
| MW = 488.71 g/mol | |
| Solid | |
| Melting point = 318 °C(dec.) |
Storage Shipping
| H413 - May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life. | |
|---|---|
| H302 + H312 + H332 - Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled | |
| P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. | |
| Store at 2-8°C, ship at ambient temperature |
Description
Asiatic Acid; CAS 464-92-6 is a pentacyclic triterpene acid derived from Centella asiatica (L.) Urban or semi-synthesised from the Asiaticoside. It is a potent antioxidant with applications in skincare cosmetics and a potential candidate for research as a treatment for cancer.