Production Name: Ursolic acid
Synonyms: Urson, Prunol, Micromerol, Malol
Original plant: The leaf of Eriobotrya japonica(Thunb.) Lindl.
Specification: 98%
Appearance: Almost white to white fine powder.
Test method: HPLC
Molecular formula: C30H48O3
Molecular Weight: 456.68
CAS No: 77-52-1
Fuction: Ursolic acid has medicinally action, both topically and internally. Ursolic acid is used in many cosmetic preparations for its anti-inflammatory, antitumor and antimicrobial properties.
Ursolic acid has antibacterial and antifungal activity. Tests have shown that Ursolic acid inhibits the growth of Candida albicans and Microsporium lenosum.
Ursolic acid has anti-inflammatory properties and is used in ointments to treat burns.
Topical application of ursolic acid inhibited TPA-induced initiation and promotion of tumor growth..