Description

β-Amyrin is a naturally occurring pentacyclic triterpenoid compound, valued for its role as a key chemical intermediate and reference standard in research and development. This compound is significant for its structural properties and its presence in various plant resins and extracts. It is primarily sought by industries involved in pharmaceutical research, nutraceutical formulation, and analytical chemistry for applications ranging from synthesis to quality control.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Used as a reference standard and a key intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive triterpenoid derivatives.
• Natural Product Isolation & Analysis: Serves as a marker compound for the identification and standardization of plant-based extracts, such as those from *Boswellia* species.
• Nutraceutical & Cosmetic Ingredients: Employed in the development of formulations where natural triterpenoids are valued for their potential properties.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Utilized in biochemical and pharmacological studies to investigate biological pathways and mechanisms.
• Quality Control Laboratories: Acts as a high-purity standard for chromatographic analysis (HPLC, GC) to ensure product authenticity and purity.

Basic Information

Product Name	β-Amyrin
CAS No.	559-70-6
Molecular Formula	C30H50O
Molecular Weight	426.73 g/mol
Synonyms	β-Amyrin; (3β)-Olean-12-en-3-ol; Olean-12-en-3β-ol; Viminalol; NSC 6171; trans-Olean-12-en-3β-ol; 3β-Hydroxyolean-12-ene
EINECS	209-200-2

Quality Control

Our β-Amyrin is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, typically determined by HPLC, GC, and spectroscopic methods. For research and commercial grades, we adhere to in-house specifications designed to meet the rigorous demands of our global clientele.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	186 - 190 °C
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.