Description

Lucidenic Acid F is a bioactive lanostane-type triterpenoid isolated from medicinal fungi, primarily *Ganoderma lucidum* (Reishi mushroom). This high-purity reference standard is critical for ensuring the quality, authenticity, and efficacy of herbal extracts and nutraceutical formulations. It serves as an essential analytical tool for researchers and quality control professionals in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmeceutical industries, where precise quantification of active constituents is paramount.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for the quantitative analysis and quality control of Reishi mushroom extracts and related herbal products.
• Nutraceutical Ingredient Standardization: Essential for standardizing the potency of dietary supplements containing *Ganoderma lucidum*, ensuring consistent bioactive content for consumer safety and efficacy.
• Biomedical Research: Employed in *in vitro* and *in vivo* studies to investigate its reported pharmacological activities, including anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and neuroprotective effects.
• Cosmeceutical Development: Utilized in R&D for formulating advanced skincare products that leverage the antioxidant and anti-aging properties associated with triterpenoids.
• Method Development & Validation: Serves as a primary standard for developing and validating analytical methods such as HPLC, UPLC, and LC-MS for triterpenoid profiling.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lucidenic Acid F
CAS No.	98665-18-0
Molecular Formula	C27H38O6
Molecular Weight	458.59 g/mol
Synonyms	Lucidenic acid F; (3β,7β,12α)-3,7,12-Trihydroxy-4,4,14-trimethyl-11,15-dioxochol-8-en-24-oic acid; Ganoderic acid derivative; Reishi triterpenoid F; Lanostane triterpene acid
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Quality Control

Our Lucidenic Acid F is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR and MS for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider storing desiccated at -20°C. Allow the product to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to prevent condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.2%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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