Maslinic acid

Description

Maslinic acid · CAS 4373-41-5 · C30H48O4. UNII E233J88OHQ. Melting Point: 249 - 250 °C; Density: 1.15 g/cu cm.

Identification

Computed Descriptors

Physical & Chemical Properties

Physical description & handling notes

• Solid
• Crystalline solid
• Solubility of 0.3 mg/mL in a 1:2 solution of Ethanol:Buffered Water (pH 7.2) at 25 °C
• In ethanol: 0.5 mg/mL; in DMSO: 20 mg/mL; in dimethyl formamide: 15 mg/mL
• Sparingly soluble in aqueous buffers

Documented Uses

• Maslinic acid is reported to have potent antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-HIV and anti-inflammatory activities
• Maslinic acid is a protease inhibitor that, among other features, has the capacity of regulating cell growth. It is useful for cancer treatment, as it allows to control the hyperplasia and hypertrophy processes, typical of this disease.
• Maslinic acid has multiple biological and antimicrobial activities including anti-malarial activity
• For more Uses (Complete) data for Maslinic Acid (6 total), please visit the HSDB record page.
• ... Interest for maslinic acid has increased because of its beneficial effects on health, which include antitumoral, antidiabetic, and antioxidant activities. Moreover, it has been attributed to anti-HIV and antiparasitic effects as well as vasorelaxant and stimulant of growth and protein-turnover properties.
• Malinic acid is available as a dietary supplement as being a strong antioxidant and natural anti-inflammatory; available in consumer products such as olive oil, high protein fiber bars and skin care lotion products

Synonyms

Maslinic acid; 4373-41-5; Crategolic acid; Crataegolic acid; Maslic acid; Masilinic acid; 2alpha-hydroxyoleanolic acid; E233J88OHQ; 2alpha,3beta-dihydroxyurs-12-en-29-oic acid; CHEBI:66682; DTXSID30905074; 2-hydroxyoleanolic acid; Olean-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy-, (2alpha,3beta)-; RefChem:41765; (2alpha, 3beta)-2,3-dihydroxyolean-12-en-28-oic acid; (2beta, 3alpha)-2,3-dihydroxyolean-12-en-28-oic acid

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Maslinic acid?

CAS 4373-41-5; molecular formula C30H48O4; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Maslinic acid known by?

Maslinic acid, 4373-41-5, Crategolic acid, Crataegolic acid, Maslic acid, Masilinic acid.

What are the key physical properties of Maslinic acid?

Melting Point: 249 - 250 °C; Density: 1.15 g/cu cm.

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