Description

Ceanothic Acid CAS NO 21302-79-4 is a triterpenoid carboxylic acid, a natural compound of significant interest in advanced research and development. Its unique pentacyclic structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing novel bioactive molecules and a reference standard for analytical studies. This high-purity compound is essential for pharmaceutical R&D, nutraceutical formulation, and academic research focused on natural product chemistry and medicinal chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a key intermediate or a lead compound for the synthesis of new drug candidates with potential anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, or other therapeutic activities.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity standard in HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods for the identification and quantification of ceanothic acid in complex botanical extracts or biological samples.
• Nutraceutical & Cosmetic Ingredient Research: Investigated for its potential bioactive properties in the development of functional food supplements, cosmeceuticals, and personal care products.
• Academic & Institutional Research: A critical reagent for studies in natural product isolation, structural elucidation, structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies, and biochemical pathway analysis.
• Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as a sophisticated chiral building block or starting material in organic synthesis for creating complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ceanothic Acid
CAS No.	21302-79-4
Molecular Formula	C30H48O3
Molecular Weight	456.71 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Oxoceanothic Acid; Ceanothenic Acid; (4aS,6aS,6bR,8aR,12aS,14aR,14bS)-10-Hydroxy-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-4a-carboxylic Acid; Alphitolic Acid (related isomer); 3-Oxofriedelan-27-oic Acid
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Quality Control

Our Ceanothic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation 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). For long-term storage, consider storing under inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
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.