Description

16-Oxoalisol A is a specialized triterpenoid compound derived from the traditional medicinal plant *Alisma orientale*. This compound is of significant interest for its role as a key intermediate and reference standard in advanced phytochemical and pharmacological research. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D departments, and manufacturers of high-purity botanical extracts who require precise, well-characterized chemical entities for method development and biological activity studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of Alisma-derived products in quality control laboratories.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a critical intermediate or probe in studies investigating the biosynthesis and metabolic pathways of alisol-type triterpenes.
• Bioactivity Screening: Employed as a pure compound in in vitro and in vivo assays to evaluate potential therapeutic effects, such as anti-inflammatory, diuretic, or hepatoprotective activities.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Essential for the isolation, identification, and structural elucidation of compounds within complex botanical matrices.
• Herbal Medicine Standardization: Acts as a marker compound to ensure the potency, consistency, and authenticity of commercial Alisma orientale extracts.
• Academic Research: Used in university and institutional labs for phytochemical, pharmacological, and synthetic chemistry projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	16-Oxoalisol A
CAS No.	124515-98-6
Molecular Formula	C30H46O5
Molecular Weight	486.7 g/mol
Synonyms	16-Oxoalisol A; (24R)-11β,24-Epoxy-16-oxo-3β-hydroxy-5β-lanosta-7,9(11),25-trien-21-oic acid; 16-Oxo-alisol A; Alisol A 16-oxo derivative; 16-Ketoalisol A
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Quality Control

Every batch of 16-Oxoalisol A is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with research-grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identification, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry environment. This product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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