Podocarpic acid
CAS 5947-49-9
EC 227-706-3
Formula C17H22O3
MW 274.35 g/mol
Organic Acids Pharmaceuticals & HealthcareBiotechnology & Life Sciences
Description
Podocarpic acid (CAS 5947-49-9, EC 227-706-3) is a naturally occurring tricyclic diterpenoid acid derived from podocarpus resin, also referenced under the designations NSC 231784 and EINECS 227-706-3. It carries no assigned E-code and is classified within the organic acids category.
In pharmaceutical research, podocarpic acid serves as a bioactive scaffold for synthesising terpenoid-based drug candidates, where its rigid tricyclic core provides a stable framework for receptor-binding studies. It is also employed in biotechnology applications as a reference compound and biochemical probe for investigating diterpenoid biosynthesis pathways and enzyme activity.
Podocarpic acid is supplied as a solid at research and development grades, with purity specifications typically at 98% or above to meet the quality requirements of life sciences workflows. Material is handled under REACH compliance for European supply. Packaging is available in small-quantity formats suited to laboratory procurement.
In pharmaceutical research, podocarpic acid serves as a bioactive scaffold for synthesising terpenoid-based drug candidates, where its rigid tricyclic core provides a stable framework for receptor-binding studies. It is also employed in biotechnology applications as a reference compound and biochemical probe for investigating diterpenoid biosynthesis pathways and enzyme activity.
Podocarpic acid is supplied as a solid at research and development grades, with purity specifications typically at 98% or above to meet the quality requirements of life sciences workflows. Material is handled under REACH compliance for European supply. Packaging is available in small-quantity formats suited to laboratory procurement.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 193.5 °C |
| Boiling Point | 449.6±45.0 °C(Predicted) |
| Density | 1.182±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| Color | White to off-white |
| Form | Solid |
Trade & Regulatory
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids |
| WGK (Germany) | 3 |
Other Names
(+)-Podocarpic acidPodocarpic acid (resin acid)12-HYDROXYPODOCARPA-8,11,13-TRIEN-16-OIC ACIDPodocarpa-8,11,13-trien-16-oic acid, 12-hydroxy-Podocarpa-8,11,13-trien-16-oic acid, 12-hydroxy- (van) (8ci)
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