Bryonolic acid

Bryonolic acid (CAS 24480-44-2), also known as bryononic acid, is a naturally derived triterpenoid organic acid isolated primarily from plants of the Cucurbitaceae family. In pharmaceutical and biotechnology research, it functions as a bioactive reference compound. This material serves as a tool for investigating anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory pathways at the cellular level. In pharmaceutical R&D, it is used as an analytical reference standard for identifying and quantifying triterpenoid constituents.

Biotechnology researchers source it as a biochemical probe to study macrophage activation and cytokine signaling in preclinical assay systems. It also supports the development and quality control of plant-derived active pharmaceutical ingredients. Triterpenoid profiling is often required for regulatory submissions and standardized botanical extracts. Formulators use this compound to establish validated marker compound specifications for various herbal formulations and botanical products.

The product is supplied as a dry solid powder, typically at high purity levels suited to research and reference standard applications. Common grades include HPLC-grade and research-grade material for laboratory use. Purity specifications generally range from 95% to 98%+ as confirmed by NMR and HPLC analysis. Pack sizes are typically small-scale, reflecting its primary use in analytical settings rather than bulk industrial supply.