Description

Cycloartane CAS NO 511-64-8 is a tetracyclic triterpenoid compound belonging to the cycloartane class, characterized by its unique 9,19-cycloartane skeleton. This compound serves as a crucial intermediate and reference standard in the research and development of pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, particularly for its structural and biological significance. It is primarily sought by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D departments, and manufacturers of high-purity botanical extracts for applications in anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and metabolic studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method validation in drug development.
• Natural Product Research: Serves as a key intermediate or target molecule in the synthesis and study of bioactive triterpenoids.
• Botanical Extract Standardization: Employed to standardize and quantify cycloartane-type compounds in complex plant extracts (e.g., from Astragalus membranaceus).
• Biochemical Research: Investigated for its potential biological activities, including immunomodulatory and hepatoprotective effects.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Utilized in universities and research labs for structural elucidation and pharmacological screening studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cycloartane
CAS No.	511-64-8
Molecular Formula	C30H52
Molecular Weight	412.74 g/mol
Synonyms	9,19-Cyclo-9β-lanostane; 9,19-Cyclolanostane; Cycloartane; (3β,5α,9β,10α,13α,14β,17α)-4,4,8,10,14-Pentamethyl-17-[(2R)-6-methylheptan-2-yl]-2,3,5,6,7,9,11,12,13,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene; NSC 51164; Cycloartan-3-ol (parent alcohol derivative)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cycloartane is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR, MS). We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or production standards. For specific purity grades (e.g., >95%, >98%), please contact our technical team.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (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.