Organic Acids
REACH
Asiatic acid
CAS Number
464-92-6
EC Number
482-720-9
Industries: Personal Care & Cosmetics
What is Asiatic acid?
Asiatic acid (CAS 464-92-6), also known as dammarolic acid, is a pentacyclic triterpenoid derived from Centella asiatica.
Where is Asiatic acid used?
- Pharmaceutical and cosmetic manufacturing: bioactive ingredient
- Skin repair, anti-aging and wound-healing formulations
- Topical cosmetics: creams, serums and gels supporting collagen synthesis and skin barrier restoration
- Dermatological preparations for skin regeneration: reference compound and active ingredient
- Nutraceutical and botanical extract standardization: key marker compound for Centella asiatica extracts
- Functional skincare: used alongside madecassic acid and asiaticoside
- QA teams verify potency and batch consistency during production.
Commercial specifications
- Purity typically 95% to 98%+ by HPLC
- Bulk quantities and smaller research or formulation lots
Other Names (Synonyms)
Dammarolic acid|9PA5A687X5|2alpha,3beta,23-trihydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid|Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3,23-trihydroxy-, (2alpha,3beta,4alpha)-|Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3,23-trihydroxy-, (2α,3β,4α)-|Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2α,3β,23-trihydroxy-|(2α,3β,4α)-2,3,23-Trihydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid
What are the physical properties of Asiatic acid?
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)
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Asiatic acid?
HS Code 29181990
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
WGK (Germany) 3