Description

20-Hydroxyganoderic Acid G is a highly bioactive triterpenoid compound isolated from the medicinal mushroom *Ganoderma lucidum* (Reishi). This specific ganoderic acid derivative is valued for its significant pharmacological potential and serves as a key reference standard for quality control in nutraceutical and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and research institutions in the dietary supplement, functional food, and pharmaceutical development sectors for its role in product standardization and bioactivity studies.

Application

• Reference Standard for Nutraceutical QC: Used as a high-purity analytical standard to quantify ganoderic acid content in Reishi mushroom extracts, capsules, and powders, ensuring product potency and label claim verification.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Investigated in preclinical studies for its potential biological activities, including anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and anti-tumor properties.
• Functional Food & Beverage Formulation: Incorporated as a characterized active ingredient in premium health-focused products to provide standardized bioactive benefits.
• Cosmeceutical Applications: Explored for use in advanced skincare formulations targeting anti-aging and anti-inflammatory effects due to its bioactive profile.
• Academic and Clinical Research: Serves as a critical tool for studying the structure-activity relationships of ganoderic acids and their mechanisms of action.

Basic Information

Product Name	20-Hydroxyganoderic Acid G
CAS No.	400604-12-8
Molecular Formula	C₃₀H₄₄O₈
Molecular Weight	532.67 g/mol
Synonyms	20-Hydroxyganoderic acid G; Ganoderic acid G derivative; (3β,7β,12β)-3,7,12-Trihydroxy-11,15,23-trioxolanost-8-en-26-oic acid; Reishi triterpenoid G; Lingzhi acid G; 20-Hydroxy-lucidenic acid G (related); Ganoderma triterpene G
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 20-Hydroxyganoderic Acid G is produced and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Each batch is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, including HPLC and NMR, to meet stringent specifications for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light). For long-term storage, consider storing under inert atmosphere at -20°C.

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	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in DMSO, Methanol; Slightly soluble in Ethanol

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