Description

Bruceanic Acid A is a bioactive triterpenoid compound isolated from the Brucea genus of plants, recognized for its significant pharmacological potential. This compound serves as a critical high-purity reference standard and a key intermediate in advanced research and development. It is primarily sought after by the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic research sectors for applications in anticancer, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a certified standard for quality control and analytical method development in drug discovery.
• Bioactive Compound Research: Serves as a lead compound in pharmacological studies targeting cancer, viral infections, and inflammatory pathways.
• Natural Product Isolation & Synthesis: Acts as a benchmark for the extraction, purification, and synthetic modification of related triterpenoids.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Employed in university and institutional labs for mechanistic studies and biological screening assays.
• Preclinical Development: Utilized in in vitro and in vivo models to evaluate efficacy, pharmacokinetics, and toxicity profiles.
• Herbal Medicine Standardization: Applied in the standardization and quality assessment of herbal extracts containing Brucea species.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bruceanic Acid A
CAS No.	53663-07-3
Molecular Formula	C30H48O3
Molecular Weight	456.71 g/mol
Synonyms	Bruceolic Acid A; (4aS,6aS,6bR,8aR,12aS,12bR,14aS,14bS)-10-(Hydroxymethyl)-2,2,6a,6b,9,9,12a-heptamethyl-1,3,4,5,6,6a,6b,7,8,8a,9,10,11,12,12a,12b,13,14,14a,14b-icosahydropicene-4a-carboxylic Acid; Bruceantin analogue; Triterpenoid acid from Brucea javanica
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Quality Control

Our Bruceanic Acid A is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods. We adhere to cGMP guidelines where applicable to support regulatory submissions for our clients in the life sciences sector.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below for long-term stability. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain integrity. Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to prevent condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
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.