Ursolic acid
Ursolic acid
Synonyms: 3beta-Hydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid
Botanical Name: Ligustrum lucidum Ait or Eriobotrya japonica(Thunb.)Lindl.
Appearance: Light yellow or white powder
CAS Registry number: 77-52-1
Molecular Formula: C30H48O3
Molecular Weight: 456.71
Specification:50% 90% by HPLC
Brief Introduction:
Ursolic acid is a pentacyclic triterpenoid compound present with its isomer oleanolic acid in many plants.They may occur as aglycones of glycoside molecules or in their free form.
Ursolic acid is known to have pharmacological effect for skin cancer therapy. As phytochemicals, it has some potential pharmacological activities including antiinflammatory, antimicrobial, antitumor, antioxidant and antiviral activity. Ursolic acid, or derivatives thereof, is used as the active ingredient in many cosmetic preparations.