Betulin CAS No.:473-98-3
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Category：Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Own Brand：MT /MOQ:100KG /From China/ B2B only.
Introduction
Chemical Name: Betulin
CAS No.: 473-98-3
Assay: ≥99.0%
Appearance: white powder
Appearance White powder
Purity 99.0% Min
Melting point 256-257 °C
Boiling point 493.26°C
Density 0.9882
Betulin sulfate Usage：
With anti-inflammatory, antiviral, inhibit protein dissolution in hair fiber, improve damaged hair luster, promote hair growth and other activities, can be used in food, cosmetics and medicine and other industries.
Betulin Packaging and Shipping：
25KG/drum
Betulin Storage:
Stored in a dry and ventilated warehouse; keep away from sunshine; avoid fire; avoid moisture.
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Name & CAS
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Betulin (CAS No.: 473 – 98 – 3). Its chemical name is (3β)-Lup-20(29)-en-3-ol. The molecular formula is \(C_{30}H_{50}O_2\), and it has a molecular weight of 442.72 g/mol. It appears as white to off – white crystalline powder or flakes.
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Properties
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Melting point: Approximately 258 – 262 °C. Solubility: Practically insoluble in water, soluble in hot ethanol, chloroform, and benzene. It is stable under normal conditions but may be sensitive to strong oxidizing agents. It has a relatively long shelf – life when stored properly.
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Biological Activity
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Betulin has shown various biological properties. It exhibits antioxidant activity, which helps in scavenging free radicals and protecting cells from oxidative damage. It also shows anti – inflammatory effects by modulating certain inflammatory pathways. Additionally, there is research indicating potential anti – cancer properties, as it may induce apoptosis (programmed cell death) in cancer cells. It has been studied for its role in skin care products due to its beneficial effects on skin health, such as promoting skin cell regeneration and reducing skin inflammation.
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Sources
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Betulin is a natural triterpene mainly found in the outer bark of birch trees, especially Betula pendula and Betula pubescens. It can be extracted from the bark through various methods, such as solvent extraction. Once extracted, it can be further purified for use in different applications.
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Side Effects
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In general, betulin has a good safety profile. However, in some cases, topical application might cause mild skin irritation in individuals with sensitive skin. There is limited information on potential systemic side effects as most of its use has been in research or topical applications. More studies are needed to fully understand its safety in different dosage forms and routes of administration.
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Usage
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In the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries, betulin is being investigated for its potential therapeutic applications. In the cosmetics industry, it is used in the formulation of skin – care products like creams, lotions, and serums. It can also be used as a starting material for the synthesis of other bioactive compounds with enhanced properties. For example, derivatives of betulin are being studied for their improved anti – cancer or anti – inflammatory activities.
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Storage
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Store in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place away from light. A temperature range of 2 – 8 °C is often recommended for long – term storage to maintain its stability and prevent degradation.
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