alpha-Boswellic acid

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alpha-Boswellic acid Structure
alpha-Boswellic acid structure
Common Name alpha-Boswellic acid
CAS Number 471-66-9 Molecular Weight 456.700
Density 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 552.7±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C30H48O3 Melting Point N/A
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 302.1±26.6 °C

 Use of alpha-Boswellic acid


alpha-Boswellic acid is a natural product.

 Names

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

Name α-Boswellic Acid
Synonym More Synonyms

 alpha-Boswellic acid Biological Activity

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

Description alpha-Boswellic acid is a natural product.
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References

[1]. G.G. Allan, et al. The 18α-epimer of α-boswellic acid: conformational diagnosis of triterpenoids by ultraviolet absorption spectroscopy. Phytochemistry Volume 10, Issue 6, June 1971, Pages 1363–1366

 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 1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 552.7±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C30H48O3
Molecular Weight 456.700
Flash Point 302.1±26.6 °C
Exact Mass 456.360352
PSA 57.53000
LogP 9.43
Vapour Pressure 0.0±3.4 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.557
InChIKey BZXULBWGROURAF-VAIMLYEKSA-N
SMILES CC1(C)CCC2(C)CCC3(C)C(=CCC4C5(C)CCC(O)C(C)(C(=O)O)C5CCC43C)C2C1
Storage condition -20°C

 MSDS

This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
HS Code 29181990

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

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alpha-Boswellic acid Structure

alpha-Boswellic acid

CAS#:471-66-9

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Literature: Hoppe-Seyler's Zeitschrift fuer Physiologische Chemie, , vol. 208, p. 10 Hoppe-Seyler's Zeitschrift fuer Physiologische Chemie, , vol. 211, p. 8

 Precursor & DownStream

This table lists upstream starting materials and downstream derivative products related to this chemical.

Precursor  1

DownStream  0

 alpha-Boswellic acidBioassay

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

Name: Drug level in rat brain at 240 mg/kg, po
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Brain
External Id: CHEMBL2157503
Name: Antiarthritic activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis-induced rat arthritic model...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Rattus norvegicus
External Id: CHEMBL886431
Name: Drug level in rat brain at 240 mg/kg, po administered using compound, Lipoid S100 and...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Brain
External Id: CHEMBL2157504
Name: Antiinflammatory activity against carrageenan-induced paw edema in Wistar rat assesse...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Rattus norvegicus
External Id: CHEMBL886427
Name: Antiinflammatory activity against carrageenan-induced paw edema in Wistar rat assesse...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Rattus norvegicus
External Id: CHEMBL886428
Name: Inhibition of human recombinant N-terminal His-tagged 15-LOX2 expressed in Escherichi...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Polyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15B
External Id: CHEMBL4417326
Name: Inhibition of human recombinant N-terminal His-tagged 15-LOX2 expressed in Escherichi...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Polyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15B
External Id: CHEMBL4417327
Name: Inhibition of ovine recombinant COX1 assessed as decrease in formation of PGE2 using ...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Prostaglandin G/H synthase 1
External Id: CHEMBL4417328
Name: Inhibition of ovine recombinant COX1 assessed as residual activity at 42 uM using ara...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Prostaglandin G/H synthase 1
External Id: CHEMBL4417329
Name: Inhibition of human recombinant COX2 expressed in baculovirus infected sf21 cells ass...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Prostaglandin G/H synthase 2
External Id: CHEMBL4417330
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 Synonyms

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

alpha-Boswellic acid
(3α)-3-Hydroxyolean-12-en-24-oic acid
α-BOSWELLIC ACID
Boswellic acid

 alpha-Boswellic acid | FAQ

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

Q: What is the molecular weight of α-Boswellic Acid?
A: Molecular weight of α-Boswellic Acid is 456.700.
Q: What is the CAS number of α-Boswellic Acid?
A: CAS number of α-Boswellic Acid is 471-66-9.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of α-Boswellic Acid?
A: SMILES notation of α-Boswellic Acid is CC1(C)CCC2(C)CCC3(C)C(=CCC4C5(C)CCC(O)C(C)(C(=O)O)C5CCC43C)C2C1.
Q: What is the LogP of α-Boswellic Acid?
A: LogP of α-Boswellic Acid is 9.43.
Q: What is the InChIKey of α-Boswellic Acid?
A: InChIKey of α-Boswellic Acid is BZXULBWGROURAF-VAIMLYEKSA-N.
Q: What is the English name of α-Boswellic Acid?
A: The English name of α-Boswellic Acid is α-Boswellic Acid.
Q: What is the boiling point of α-Boswellic Acid?
A: Boiling point of α-Boswellic Acid is 552.7±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What are the uses of α-Boswellic Acid?
A: Main uses of α-Boswellic Acid: alpha-Boswellic acid is a natural product.
Q: What are the storage conditions for α-Boswellic Acid?
A: Storage conditions for α-Boswellic Acid: -20°C.
Q: What is the molecular formula of α-Boswellic Acid?
A: Molecular formula of α-Boswellic Acid is C30H48O3.

 alpha-Boswellic acidfactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
BioBioPha
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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