CAS 464-92-6|Asiatic acid

Introduction:Basic information about CAS 464-92-6|Asiatic acid, including its chemical name, molecular formula, synonyms, physicochemical properties, and safety information, etc.
Common NameAsiatic acid
CAS Number464-92-6Molecular Weight488.699
Density1.2±0.1 g/cm3Boiling Point609.4±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular FormulaC30H48O5Melting Point325-330 °C(lit.)
MSDSChineseUSAFlash Point336.4±28.0 °C

Names

Nameasiatic acid
SynonymMore Synonyms

Asiatic acid BiologicalActivity

DescriptionAsiatic acid, a pentacyclic triterpene found in Centella asiatica, induces apoptosis in melanoma cells. Asiatic acid can be used to treat skin cancer[1]. Asiatic acid also has anti-inflammatory activities[2].
Related CatalogSignaling Pathways >>Apoptosis >>ApoptosisResearch Areas >>CancerResearch Areas >>Inflammation/Immunology
References

[1]. Park BC, et al. Asiatic acid induces apoptosis in SK-MEL-2 human melanoma cells. Cancer Lett. 2005 Jan 31;218(1):81-90.

[2]. Huang SS, et al. Antinociceptive activities and the mechanisms of anti-inflammation of asiatic Acid in mice. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2011;2011:895857.

Chemical & Physical Properties

Density1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point609.4±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point325-330 °C(lit.)
Molecular FormulaC30H48O5
Molecular Weight488.699
Flash Point336.4±28.0 °C
Exact Mass488.350189
PSA97.99000
LogP6.46
Vapour Pressure0.0±4.0 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction1.579
InChIKeyJXSVIVRDWWRQRT-UYDOISQJSA-N
SMILESCC1CCC2(C(=O)O)CCC3(C)C(=CCC4C5(C)CC(O)C(O)C(C)(CO)C5CCC43C)C2C1C
Storage condition2-8°C

Safety Information

Personal Protective EquipmentEyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
Hazard CodesXi: Irritant;
RIDADRNONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany3
HS Code2918199090

Customs

HS Code2918199090
Summary2918199090 other carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0%

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Biopharmaceutical and pharmacokinetic characterization of asiatic acid in Centella asiatica as determined by a sensitive and robust HPLC-MS method.

J. Ethnopharmacol. 163 , 31-8, (2015)

Asiatic acid is one of the main components in the herb Centella asiatica, which is a well-known herbal medicine for its excellent pharmacological effects. To enhance the development potentials of asia...

Asiatic acid ameliorates dextran sulfate sodium-induced murine experimental colitis via suppressing mitochondria-mediated NLRP3 inflammasome activation.

Int. Immunopharmacol. 24(2) , 232-8, (2015)

In the present study, the effect of asiatic acid, a natural triterpenoid compound, on murine experimental colitis induced by dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) and its possible mechanism were examined in vi...

Effecting skin renewal: a multifaceted approach.

J. Cosmet. Dermatol. 10(2) , 126-30, (2011)

The skin undergoes intrinsic aging as a normal course, but exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light results in major cumulative damage that manifests as the typical aged photodamaged skin. UV irradiation pr...

Synonyms

2,3,23-TRIHYDROXY-12-URSEN-28-OIC ACID
(2α,3β)-2,3,23-Trihydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid
Asiatic acid
Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3,23-trihydroxy-, (2α,3β)-
Asiantic acid
Asiaticacid
UNII-9PA5A687X5
MFCD00238541
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