BETULOL
Betulol is a plant-derived compound with reported antioxidant and vasoprotective effects. Side effects are minimal but may include mild headache or GI discomfort. Only GMP materials will be supplied, logistics all according to GDP.
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Product Description
Mechanism of action
Betulol is a semisynthetic triterpenoid structurally related to betulin, exhibiting antiinflammatory, antioxidant and vasodilatory properties. Mechanistically, it modulates nitricoxide signalling, reduces oxidative stress and may influence eicosanoid pathways.
Benefits and advantages
Used in vascularbiology studies, inflammation models, oxidativestress research, nitricoxidepathway investigations and structuremodification screens of triterpenoid derivatives.
Side effects and risks
Risks include mild cytotoxicity at higher doses, hepatic enzyme elevation and irritation. Handle with plantderived triterpenoid compound precautions.
Only GMP materials will be supplied, logistics all according to GDP.
Datasheet
| Molecular Formula | C30H50O2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 442.7 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 473-98-3 |
| Storage Condition | Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Purity | Purity information is available upon request (COA). |
| Synonym | Betulin; 473-98-3; Betulinol; Trochol; Betuline |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | (1R,3aS,5aR,5bR,7aR,9S,11aR,11bR,13aR,13bR)-3a-(hydroxymethyl)-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]chrysen-9-ol |
| InChl Key | FVWJYYTZTCVBKE-ROUWMTJPSA-N |
| InChl Code | InChI=1S/C30H50O2/c1-19(2)20-10-15-30(18-31)17-16-28(6)21(25(20)30)8-9-23-27(5)13-12-24(32)26(3,4)22(27)11-14-29(23,28)7/h20-25,31-32H,1,8-18H2,2-7H3/t20-,21+,22-,23+,24-,25+,27-,28+,29+,30+/m0/s1 |
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