Description

Lupenone CAS NO 1617-70-5 is a pentacyclic triterpenoid compound, a key intermediate and reference standard in the synthesis of bioactive natural products. Its value lies in its role as a critical building block for pharmaceutical research and development, particularly in the study of anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective agents. This high-purity compound is essential for research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and fine chemical manufacturers focused on drug discovery and phytochemical analysis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of lupane-type triterpenoids with targeted biological activity.
• Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard for the identification and quantification of lupenone in plant extracts and complex matrices.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies investigating the mechanisms of triterpenoids in cellular pathways related to inflammation and metabolism.
• Natural Product Isolation: Acts as a marker compound for the quality control and standardization of herbal medicines containing *Lupinus* species or other related botanicals.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as a starting material for the semi-synthesis of novel chemical entities in medicinal chemistry programs.
• Academic Research: Fundamental tool for universities and research institutes studying the chemistry and bioactivity of natural triterpenes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lupenone
CAS No.	1617-70-5
Molecular Formula	C30H48O
Molecular Weight	424.71 g/mol
Synonyms	Lup-20(29)-en-3-one; (3β)-Lup-20(29)-en-3-one; 3-Oxolup-20(29)-ene; Fagarsterone; NSC 168109; Lupenon; Lupene-3-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Lupenone is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry, well-ventilated area. The product is stable under these conditions for extended periods.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.