β-Boswellic acid

Cat. No.: IBDI-431265

β-Boswellic acid is isolated from the gum resin of Boswellia serrata. β-Boswellic acid is a nonreducing-type inhibitor of the 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO) product formation either interacting directly with the 5-LO or blocking its translocation. β-Boswellic acid inhibits the synthesis of DNA, RNA and protein in human leukemia HL-60 cells.

Product Details

Target	Lipoxygenase | DNA/RNA Synthesis
Molecular Weight	456.70
Appearance	Solid
SMILES	C[[email protected]]12[[email protected]@](CC=C3[[email protected]]2(CC[[email protected]]4(C)[[email protected]@]3([H])[[email protected]]([[email protected]](C)CC4)C)C)([H])[[email protected]@]5([[email protected]@]([[email protected]](C)([[email protected]](O)CC5)C(O)=O)([H])CC1)C
Structure Classification	Terpenoids>Triterpenes
Purity	≥98.0%

Storage & Handling

Shipping	Room temperature in continental US. May vary elsewhere.
Storage	Powder: -20°C/3 years In solvent: -80°C/6 months; -20°C/1 month
Regulatory Status	This product is for RESEARCH USE ONLY and is not intended for therapeutic or diagnostic use.