Beta-Elemonic acid

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Beta-Elemonic acid Structure
Beta-Elemonic acid structure
Common Name Beta-Elemonic acid
CAS Number 28282-25-9 Molecular Weight 454.684
Density 1.07 Boiling Point 565.2±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C30H46O3 Melting Point 216-219 ºC
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 309.6±26.6 °C

 Use of Beta-Elemonic acid


β-Elemonic acid is a triterpene isolated from Boswellia papyrifera. β-Elemonic acid induces cell apoptosis, reactive oxygen species (ROS) and COX-2 expression and inhibits prolyl endopeptidase. β-Elemonic acid exhibits anticancer and anti-inflammatory effects[1][2].

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name β-Elemonic acid
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 Beta-Elemonic acid Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description β-Elemonic acid is a triterpene isolated from Boswellia papyrifera. β-Elemonic acid induces cell apoptosis, reactive oxygen species (ROS) and COX-2 expression and inhibits prolyl endopeptidase. β-Elemonic acid exhibits anticancer and anti-inflammatory effects[1][2].
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Target

COX-2

In Vitro β-elemonic acid (1, 3, 10, 20 µM; 24 hours) strongly induces human A549 lung cancer cell apoptosis in a dose- and time-dependent manner[1]. β-elemonic acid (1, 3, 10, 20 µM; 24 hours) exerts potent cytotoxic effects on human NSCLC A549 cells in a dose-dependent manner. The IC50 value following a 24-h exposure to β-elemonic acid was 6.92 µM[1]. β-elemonic acid (20 µM; 24 hours) results in a cell percentage of 58.01% in the G0/G1 phase[1]. β-elemonic acid (1, 3, 10, 20 µM; 24 hours) inhibits phosphorylation of p42/44, MAPK/JNK and p38 in the A549 cells[1].
References

[1]. Atta-ur-Rahman, et al. Bioactive constituents from Boswellia papyrifera. J Nat Prod. 2005 Feb;68(2):189-93.

[2]. Wu TT, et al. β-Elemonic acid inhibits the cell proliferation of human lung adenocarcinoma A549 cells: The roleof MAPK, ROS activation and glutathione depletion. Oncol Rep. 2016 Jan;35(1):227-34.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.07
Boiling Point 565.2±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 216-219 ºC
Molecular Formula C30H46O3
Molecular Weight 454.684
Flash Point 309.6±26.6 °C
Exact Mass 454.344696
PSA 54.37000
LogP 8.56
Vapour Pressure 0.0±3.3 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.542
InChIKey XLPAINGDLCDYQV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CC(C)=CCCC(C(=O)O)C1CCC2(C)C3=C(CCC12C)C1(C)CCC(=O)C(C)(C)C1CC3
Storage condition -20℃

 Safety Information

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RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport

 Synthetic Route

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Beta-Elemonic acid Structure

Beta-Elemonic acid

CAS#:28282-25-9

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Literature: Ruzicka et al. Helvetica Chimica Acta, 1943 , vol. 26, p. 1659,1664

 Beta-Elemonic acidBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Cytotoxicity against human CaSKi cells after 6 days by MTT assay
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Ca-Ski
External Id: CHEMBL979628
Name: Cytotoxicity against human SiHa cells after 6 days by MTT assay
Source: ChEMBL
Target: SiHa
External Id: CHEMBL979627
Name: Cytotoxicity against human T24 cells after 6 days by MTT assay
Source: ChEMBL
Target: T-24
External Id: CHEMBL979624
Name: Cytotoxicity against human PLC/PRF/5 cells after 6 days by MTT assay
Source: ChEMBL
Target: NON-PROTEIN TARGET
External Id: CHEMBL979623
Name: Cytotoxicity against human HT3 cells after 6 days by MTT assay
Source: ChEMBL
Target: HT-3
External Id: CHEMBL979626
Name: Cytotoxicity against mouse 212 cells after 6 days by MTT assay
Source: ChEMBL
Target: NON-PROTEIN TARGET
External Id: CHEMBL979625
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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

(5β,13α,14β,20S)-3-Oxolanosta-8,24-dien-21-oic acid
(2S)-6-methyl-2-[(10S,14S,17S)-4,4,10,13,14-pentamethyl-3-oxo-1,2,5,6,7,11,12,15,16,17-decahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]hept-5-enoic acid
beta-Elemonic acid

 Beta-Elemonic acid | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of β-Elemonic acid?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of β-Elemonic acid is 54.37000.
Q: What is the LogP of β-Elemonic acid?
A: LogP of β-Elemonic acid is 8.56.
Q: What are the uses of β-Elemonic acid?
A: Main uses of β-Elemonic acid: β-Elemonic acid is a triterpene isolated from Boswellia papyrifera. β-Elemonic acid induces cell apoptosis, reactive oxygen species (ROS) and COX-2 expression and inhibits prolyl endopeptidase. β-Elemonic acid exhibits anticancer and anti-inflammatory effects[1][2].
Q: What is the English name of β-Elemonic acid?
A: The English name of β-Elemonic acid is β-Elemonic acid.
Q: What is the molecular formula of β-Elemonic acid?
A: Molecular formula of β-Elemonic acid is C30H46O3.
Q: What is the melting point of β-Elemonic acid?
A: Melting point of β-Elemonic acid is 216-219 ºC.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of β-Elemonic acid?
A: SMILES notation of β-Elemonic acid is CC(C)=CCCC(C(=O)O)C1CCC2(C)C3=C(CCC12C)C1(C)CCC(=O)C(C)(C)C1CC3.
Q: What English synonyms does β-Elemonic acid have?
A: English synonyms of β-Elemonic acid: (5β,13α,14β,20S)-3-Oxolanosta-8,24-dien-21-oic acid, (2S)-6-methyl-2-[(10S,14S,17S)-4,4,10,13,14-pentamethyl-3-oxo-1,2,5,6,7,11,12,15,16,17-decahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]hept-5-enoic acid, beta-Elemonic acid.
Q: What is the CAS number of β-Elemonic acid?
A: CAS number of β-Elemonic acid is 28282-25-9.
Q: What is the molecular weight of β-Elemonic acid?
A: Molecular weight of β-Elemonic acid is 454.684.

 Beta-Elemonic acidfactory

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