Glycyrrhetic Acid

Name: Glycyrrhetic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-026019

About Glycyrrhetic Acid

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Glycyrrhetic Acid, a high-purity reference standard of Enoxolone registered under CAS number 471-53-4. With the molecular formula C30H46O4, it has a molar mass of 470.7 g/mol. Alternative names: Enoxolone and Uralenic acid.

The product is provided as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 2 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

As a reference sample of Enoxolone, it is used for identification, assay and impurity-profiling work during analytical method development, validation (AMV) and routine QC. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer Glycyrrhetic Acid in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

Related to Enoxolone

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Enoxolone.

Enoxolone impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Glycyrrhetic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-026019
CAS Number	471-53-4
IUPAC name	(2S,4aS,6aR,6aS,6bR,8aR,10S,12aS,14bR)-10-hydroxy-2,4a,6a,6b,9,9,12a-heptamethyl-13-oxo-3,4,5,6,6a,7,8,8a,10,11,12,14b-dodecahydro-1H-picene-2-carboxylic acid
Molecular formula	C₃₀H₄₆O₄
Molecular weight	470.7 g/mol
Exact mass	470.3396
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	MPDGHEJMBKOTSU-YKLVYJNSSA-N
SMILES	C[C@]12CC[C@](C[C@H]1C3=CC(=O)[C@@H]4[C@]5(CC[C@@H](C([C@@H]5CC[C@]4([C@@]3(CC2)C)C)(C)C)O)C)(C)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	10114

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	6.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 4
TPSA	74.6 Å²
Synonyms	Enoxolone, Uralenic acid, 18-beta-Glycyrrhetinic acid, 3beta-Hydroxy-11-oxoolean-12-en-30-oic acid, Rhetinic Acid, 3-beta-Hydroxy-11-oxoolean-12-en-30-oic acid, Olean-12-en-29-oic acid, 3-hydroxy-11-oxo-, (3beta,20beta)-, (3beta,20beta)-3-Hydroxy-11-oxoolean-12-en-29-oic acid, Acid, Rhetinic, Acid, Uralenic, Acid, Glycyrrhetic, Acid, Glycyrrhetinic

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P264, P264 + P265, P270, P280, P301 + P317, P305 + P351 + P338, P330, P337 + P317, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Glycyrrhetic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of Glycyrrhetic Acid is 471-53-4. It is also known as Enoxolone, Uralenic acid, 18-beta-Glycyrrhetinic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Glycyrrhetic Acid?

Glycyrrhetic Acid has the molecular formula C30H46O4 and a molecular weight of 470.7 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2S,4aS,6aR,6aS,6bR,8aR,10S,12aS,14bR)-10-hydroxy-2,4a,6a,6b,9,9,12a-heptamethyl-13-oxo-3,4,5,6,6a,7,8,8a,10,11,12,14b-dodecahydro-1H-picene-2-carboxylic acid.

What is Glycyrrhetic Acid used for?

Glycyrrhetic Acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Enoxolone. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Glycyrrhetic Acid can I order?

We supply Glycyrrhetic Acid in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Glycyrrhetic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of Glycyrrhetic Acid is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Glycyrrhetic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. Glycyrrhetic Acid is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.