Description

Lupane is a pentacyclic triterpenoid compound that serves as a fundamental chemical scaffold and reference standard. Its importance lies in its role as a key structural core for a wide range of bioactive natural products and derivatives. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and fine chemical industries, particularly for the development and quality control of triterpenoid-based products.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a primary standard for the identification and quantification of lupane-type triterpenoids in herbal extracts and finished products via analytical techniques like HPLC and GC-MS.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a crucial precursor and intermediate in the synthesis of novel triterpenoid derivatives with potential therapeutic applications, including anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and anticancer agents.
• Natural Product Isolation & Analysis: Employed as a benchmark compound in the isolation, purification, and structural elucidation of complex triterpenoid mixtures from plant sources such as birch bark, olive leaves, and various medicinal herbs.
• Cosmetic & Nutraceutical Ingredient Development: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing high-value ingredients targeted for skin care formulations and dietary supplements due to its bioactive potential.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental material for studying structure-activity relationships (SAR) and metabolic pathways of pentacyclic triterpenoids.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lupane
CAS No.	464-99-3
Molecular Formula	C30H52
Molecular Weight	412.73 g/mol
Synonyms	Lupane; 19β(H)-Lupane; (19β)-Lupane; 19β-Lupane; Lupan; 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19-Eicosahydropicene; Allobetulinane; NSC 407024
EINECS	207-366-7

Quality Control

Our Lupane is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay purity and identity. We can support development projects requiring compliance with various pharmacopeial guidelines.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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