Description

Uvaol is a naturally occurring pentacyclic triterpenoid alcohol, widely recognized for its role as a key biomarker and intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive compounds. Its importance stems from its structural significance in phytochemistry and its utility as a reference standard for quality control in botanical extracts and pharmaceutical research. This high-purity compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmetic industries, where precise chemical identity and purity are paramount for product development and analytical validation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for the identification and quantification of triterpenoids in herbal medicines and botanical drug substances.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a critical intermediate or starting material in the synthesis of novel triterpenoid derivatives with potential therapeutic activities.
• Nutraceutical Analysis: Employed as an analytical standard to ensure the quality, potency, and authenticity of dietary supplements containing olive leaf or other triterpene-rich extracts.
• Cosmetic Ingredient Development: Investigated for its potential bioactive properties in the formulation of advanced skin care products.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A vital tool for metabolic studies, pharmacological screening, and method development in analytical chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Uvaol
CAS No.	545-46-0
Molecular Formula	C30H50O2
Molecular Weight	442.72 g/mol
Synonyms	Urs-12-ene-3β,28-diol; δ12-Ursene-3β,28-diol; (3β)-Urs-12-ene-3,28-diol; 3β,28-Dihydroxyurs-12-ene; Olean-12-ene-3,28-diol (obsolete); Euscaphic acid dihydro derivative (alcohol form)
EINECS	208-884-0

Quality Control

Our Uvaol is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for research and industrial applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant pharmacopeial and industry standards for reference materials.

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 (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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