Betulinic acid
Botanical source: Betula Platyphylla
Cas No.: 472-15-1
Molecular Formula: C30H48O3
Molecular Weight: 456.7
Specification:
Betulinic acid 70%, 90%, 95%, 98%, 99%; tested by HPLC
Features of Skyherb’s Betulinic acid:
Skyherb has developed a patented process to cost-effectively isolate large quantities of pure Betulinic acid and other compounds from birch bark. We are proud of the exclusive supplier of this material in industrial quantities in China.
Packing:
25kgs/drum, 5kgs/drum or 1kg/bag
Description:
Betulinic acid is a naturally occurring pentacyclic triterpene, is found in the bark of several species of plants, principally the white birch, from which it gets its name.
Function:
In 1995, Betulinic acid was reported as a selective inhibitor of human melanoma while leaving healthy cells alive. This is especially encouraging in today’s world, where for the past four decades, the incidence of melanoma, more than any other type of cancer, has been increasing
Also Betulinic acid was found active against cancer, several forms of herpes and even AIDS. It has also proven to have anti-inflammatory, anti-HIV and anti-malarial powers as well as showing cytotoxicity towards a number of tumor cell lines.