Epibetulinic acid

• CAT Number: I017938
• CAS Number: 38736-77-5
• Molecular Formula: C30H48O3
• Molecular Weight: 456.70
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (1R,3aS,5aR,5bR,7aR,9R,11aR,11bR,13aR,13bR)-9-hydroxy-5a,5b,8,8,11a-pentamethyl-1-prop-1-en-2-yl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,7a,9,10,11,11b,12,13,13a,13b-hexadecahydrocyclopenta[a]chrysene-3a-carboxylic acid
• IUPAC Name: 9-hydroxy-5a,5b,8,8,11a-pentamethyl-1-prop-1-en-2-yl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,7a,9,10,11,11b,12,13,13a,13b-hexadecahydrocyclopenta[a]chrysene-3a-carboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C30H48O3/c1-18(2)19-10-15-30(25(32)33)17-16-28(6)20(24(19)30)8-9-22-27(5)13-12-23(31)26(3,4)21(27)11-14-29(22,28)7/h19-24,31H,1,8-17H2,2-7H3,(H,32,33)
• InChIKey: QGJZLNKBHJESQX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=C)C1CCC2(C1C3CCC4C5(CCC(C(C5CCC4(C3(CC2)C)C)(C)C)O)C)C(=O)O

Epibetulinic acid（Cat No.:I017938）is a pentacyclic triterpenoid structurally related to betulinic acid and isolated from various medicinal plants. It displays broad pharmacological activities, including anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial effects. Research highlights its ability to induce apoptosis, inhibit angiogenesis, and suppress tumor cell proliferation through modulation of pathways such as NF-κB and MAPK. Epibetulinic acid also reduces oxidative stress and inflammatory mediator production, supporting potential applications in metabolic and degenerative diseases. With its natural origin and versatile bioactivity, it serves as a promising lead compound for drug discovery and biomedical research.