Description

Poricoic Acid A(F) is a specialized triterpenoid compound of significant interest in advanced pharmaceutical and biochemical research. Its unique structural features make it a valuable reference standard and a key intermediate for the development of novel therapeutic agents. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and nutraceutical sectors who require reliable, well-characterized materials for method development, quality control, and bioactivity studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for the identification, assay, and impurity profiling of related products in quality control laboratories.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a critical tool in pharmacological studies to investigate biological pathways, enzyme inhibition, and receptor binding activities.
• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Intermediate: Employed as a high-purity building block in the synthetic pathways for developing new drug candidates.
• Natural Product Analysis: Acts as a marker compound for the standardization and authentication of herbal extracts and traditional medicine formulations.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Utilized in universities and research institutes for fundamental studies in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and natural product isolation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Poricoic Acid A(F)
CAS No.	137551-38-3
Molecular Formula	C31H48O5
Molecular Weight	500.72 g/mol
Synonyms	Poricoic Acid A (Fluorinated derivative); 3-O-Acetyl-16α-hydroxyeburicolic acid; (4aS,6aR,6bS,8aR,12aS,14aR,14bS)-11-(Fluoromethyl)-4,4,6a,6b,8a,11,14b-heptamethyl-1,2,3,4a,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,12a,14,14a-tetradecahydropicene-3a-carboxylic acid; Eburicolic acid derivative; Triterpene acid; Poria cocos triterpene acid A(F); 16α-Hydroxy-3-O-acetyl-eburicolic acid
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Quality Control

Every batch of Poricoic Acid A(F) is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality management systems to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with industry standards for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and purity. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 5.0%

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