Description

Licoricesaponin A3 is a high-purity, bioactive triterpenoid saponin isolated from Glycyrrhiza species (licorice root). This compound is valued for its significant pharmacological properties, making it a critical reference standard and active ingredient for research and development. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and researchers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmetic industries for its anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective activities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for the quality control and quantification of licorice-based extracts and finished products.
• Anti-inflammatory Drug Research: Serves as a key active compound in preclinical studies targeting inflammation pathways for new therapeutic development.
• Hepatoprotective Formulations: Incorporated into nutraceutical and herbal supplement formulations designed to support liver health and function.
• Cosmetic Actives: Utilized in advanced skincare products for its soothing and skin-calming properties.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies investigating the mechanisms of triterpenoid saponins and their interactions at the cellular level.
• Traditional Medicine Standardization: Acts as a marker compound for the standardization and authentication of licorice extracts used in traditional and herbal medicine systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Licoricesaponin A3
CAS No.	118325-22-7
Molecular Formula	C48H76O19
Molecular Weight	957.1 g/mol
Synonyms	Licorice Saponin A3; Licoricesaponin A3; Glycyrrhizic acid derivative; 3-O-[β-D-Glucuronopyranosyl-(1→2)-β-D-glucuronopyranosyl] olean-12-en-29-oic acid; 3β-[(O-β-D-Glucopyranuronosyl-(1→2)-O-β-D-glucopyranuronosyl)oxy]olean-12-en-29-oic acid; GRA3; Licorice saponin G2
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Quality Control

Our Licoricesaponin A3 is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and commercial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in methanol, DMSO; slightly soluble in water

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