Description

Antcin A is a bioactive triterpenoid compound isolated from the medicinal mushroom *Antrodia camphorata*. This high-purity reference standard is critical for research and development, offering a reliable benchmark for analytical and pharmacological studies. It is primarily sought by professionals in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and academic research sectors for its potential health benefits and as a key marker for quality control of related botanical extracts.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for the identification, assay, and purity testing of products containing *Antrodia camphorata* extracts.
• Bioactivity Research: Serves as a key compound in preclinical studies investigating anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and anti-cancer mechanisms.
• Nutraceutical Quality Control: Acts as a primary marker compound for the standardization and potency verification of dietary supplements and functional food ingredients.
• Analytical Method Development: Essential for developing and validating HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods for natural product analysis.
• Academic Research: Used in university and institutional labs for chemical, biological, and pharmacological research on natural triterpenoids.

Basic Information

Product Name	Antcin A
CAS No.	163597-24-8
Molecular Formula	C30H44O5
Molecular Weight	484.67 g/mol
Synonyms	Antcin A; (3S,4aR,6aR,6bS,8aS,12aS,14aR,14bS)-4,4,6a,6b,8a,11,11,14b-Octamethyl-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,6a,6b,7,8,8a,9,10,11,12,12a,14,14a,14b-icosahydropicene-3,6,10-triol; Antcina A; 3β-Hydroxy-4,4,14α-trimethyl-5α-pregn-8-ene-11,20-dione
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Quality Control

Our Antcin A is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with batch-specific data is provided to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider storing at -20°C under an inert atmosphere.

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	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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