alpha-Boswellic acid

Name: alpha-Boswellic acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-032766

About alpha-Boswellic acid

alpha-Boswellic acid is an impurity of Boswellic acid carrying the CAS registry number 471-66-9. The compound has the formula C30H48O3, corresponding to a molecular weight of 456.7 g/mol. Alternative names: (4R)-3alpha-Hydroxyolean-12-en-24-oic acid and a-Boswellic acid.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

This Boswellic acid impurity supports analytical method development and validation (AMV), batch release testing and the impurity sections of ANDA and DMF filings. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	alpha-Boswellic acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-032766
CAS Number	471-66-9
IUPAC name	(3R,4R,4aR,6aR,6bS,8aR,12aR,14aR,14bR)-3-hydroxy-4,6a,6b,8a,11,11,14b-heptamethyl-1,2,3,4a,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,12a,14,14a-tetradecahydropicene-4-carboxylic acid
Molecular formula	C₃₀H₄₈O₃
Molecular weight	456.7 g/mol
Exact mass	456.3603
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	BZXULBWGROURAF-IKNLXHIFSA-N
SMILES	C[C@@]12CC[C@@]3(C(=CC[C@H]4[C@]3(CC[C@@H]5[C@@]4(CC[C@H]([C@]5(C)C(=O)O)O)C)C)[C@@H]1CC(CC2)(C)C)C
PubChem CID	637234

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	8.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	57.5 Å²
Synonyms	(4R)-3alpha-Hydroxyolean-12-en-24-oic acid, a-Boswellic acid, -Boswellic acid, Boswellic acid, alpha, 3, cent-hydroxyolean-12-en-24-oic Acid, (3alpha,4beta)-3-Hydroxyolean-12-en-23-oic Acid

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 alpha-Boswellic acid?

The CAS Registry Number of alpha-Boswellic acid is 471-66-9. It is also known as (4R)-3alpha-Hydroxyolean-12-en-24-oic acid, a-Boswellic acid, -Boswellic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of alpha-Boswellic acid?

alpha-Boswellic acid has the molecular formula C30H48O3 and a molecular weight of 456.7 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (3R,4R,4aR,6aR,6bS,8aR,12aR,14aR,14bR)-3-hydroxy-4,6a,6b,8a,11,11,14b-heptamethyl-1,2,3,4a,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,12a,14,14a-tetradecahydropicene-4-carboxylic acid.

What is alpha-Boswellic acid used for?

alpha-Boswellic acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Boswellic acid. 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 alpha-Boswellic acid can I order?

We supply alpha-Boswellic 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 alpha-Boswellic acid?

Yes. Every lot of alpha-Boswellic 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 alpha-Boswellic acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export alpha-Boswellic acid worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.