Asiatic acid
CAS 464-92-6
EC 482-720-9
Formula C30H48O5
MW 488.7 g/mol
Organic Acids Personal Care & CosmeticsPharmaceuticals & Healthcare pH Regulation & BufferingFlavoring & AcidulantCross-linking & Curing
Description
Asiatic acid (CAS 464-92-6, EC 482-720-9) is a naturally derived pentacyclic triterpenoid organic acid isolated primarily from Centella asiatica. It is also referenced under the synonyms Dammarolic acid and 2α,23-Dihydroxyursolic acid, and carries no assigned E-code. Its molecular formula is C30H48O5.
In personal care formulations, asiatic acid functions as a skin conditioner and protectant by supporting collagen synthesis pathways and reinforcing the skin barrier at the cellular level. It also serves as a crosslinker in certain cosmetic matrices, forming structural bonds that improve product stability, and contributes buffering capacity to maintain target pH ranges in finished formulations.
Asiatic acid is supplied as a powder and is subject to REACH registration requirements for EU commerce. Procurement teams should confirm supplier documentation for purity grade, batch-specific CoA, and compliance with relevant pharmacopoeial or cosmetic-grade standards. HS code 29181990 applies for customs classification across EU member states.
In personal care formulations, asiatic acid functions as a skin conditioner and protectant by supporting collagen synthesis pathways and reinforcing the skin barrier at the cellular level. It also serves as a crosslinker in certain cosmetic matrices, forming structural bonds that improve product stability, and contributes buffering capacity to maintain target pH ranges in finished formulations.
Asiatic acid is supplied as a powder and is subject to REACH registration requirements for EU commerce. Procurement teams should confirm supplier documentation for purity grade, batch-specific CoA, and compliance with relevant pharmacopoeial or cosmetic-grade standards. HS code 29181990 applies for customs classification across EU member states.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 230-231 °C |
| Boiling Point | 609.4±55.0 °C(Predicted) |
| Density | 1.18±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| Color | white |
| Form | powder |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide, ethanol and dimethylformamide. Sparingly soluble in water |
| Log P | 5.748 (est) |
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29181990 |
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids |
| WGK (Germany) | 3 |
Other Names
Dammarolic acidASIATIC ACID(P)2α,23-Dihydroxyursolic acid2,3,23-TRIHYDROXY-12-URSEN-28-OIC ACID2α,3β,23-Trihydroxyurs-12-en-28-oicacid2α,3β,23-Trihydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid2α,3β,24-Trihydroxy-12-en-28-ursolic acid
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