1. Product Overview and Specifications

Actein (CAS 18642-44-9) is a high-purity triterpenoid compound with the molecular formula C₃₇H₅₆O₁₁ and a molecular weight of 676.83 g/mol. It is widely used as a reference standard in pharmaceutical research and natural product development.

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2. Key Applications

• Pharmaceutical research for anti-inflammatory and anticancer drug development
• Quality control standard in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formulations
• Bioactivity studies in natural product chemistry
• Academic research on triterpenoid biosynthesis pathways

3. Usage Scenarios

Typical Experimental Protocols:

• HPLC Analysis: 1 mg/mL in methanol, C18 column, UV detection at 210 nm
• Cell-Based Assays: 10-100 μM concentrations for cytotoxicity testing
• Stability: Store at 2-8°C in amber vials under inert gas

4. Customer Case Studies

Case Study 1: Zhejiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Used Actein as a reference standard in quality assessment of Cimicifuga extracts, achieving 99.2% purity validation through LC-MS.

Case Study 2: Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica

Employed Actein in structure-activity relationship studies for novel triterpenoid derivatives, leading to 2 patent applications.

Case Study 3: Yunnan Biotech Research Center

Integrated Actein into botanical drug development pipelines, reducing isolation time by 40% compared to traditional methods.

5. Inquiry and Contact

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