Ursolic acid

Also known as: 3beta-Hydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid, (3beta)-urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 3-Hydroxy-12-ursen-28-oic acid, Prunol, Malol, Ursolic, Ursoliic acid, Micromerol, Ursin, Neoage UR, Masterin, Merotaine

Ursolic acid (CAS 77-52-1) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C30H48O3 and a molecular weight of 456.700 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 292 °C (dec.)(lit.), a boiling point of 556.9±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 304.7±26.6 °C. GHS hazard statements: H413. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 77-52-1
Jingsj CID: J-1344755-9
Molecular Formula: C₃₀H₄₈O₃
Molecular Weight: 456.700 g/mol
Category: Organic Acids
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	292 °C (dec.)(lit.)
Boiling Point	556.9±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density	1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point	304.7±26.6 °C
Exact Mass	456.360352
PSA	57.53000
LogP	9.01
Vapor Pressure	0.0±3.4 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.555
Additional Property	insoluble

GHS Safety & Compliance

H413

Activity & Biological Data

Additional Information	[1]. Yie Y, et al. Ursolic acid inhibited growth of hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cells through AMPKα-mediated reduction of DNA methyltransferase 1. Mol Cell Biochem. 2014 Dec 30. [2]. Kim M, et al. The combination of ursolic acid and leucine potentiates the differentiation of C2C12 murine myoblasts through the mTOR signaling pathway. Int J Mol Med. 2015 Mar;35(3):755-62. [3]. Kim ES, et al. Ursolic acid inhibits the invasive phenotype of SNU-484 human gastric cancer cells. Oncol Lett. 2015 Feb;9(2):897-902. [4]. Li R, et al. Ursolic Acid Promotes Apoptosis of SGC-7901 Gastric Cancer Cells through ROCK/PTEN Mediated Mitochondrial Translocation of Cofilin-1. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2014;15(22):9593-7. [5]. Hu Z, et al. Ursolic acid improves survival and attenuates lung injury in septic rats induced by cecal ligation and puncture. J Surg Res. 2014 Oct 22. pii: S0022-4804(14)00967-6.

Additional Information

[1]. Yie Y, et al. Ursolic acid inhibited growth of hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cells through AMPKα-mediated reduction of DNA methyltransferase 1. Mol Cell Biochem. 2014 Dec 30. [2]. Kim M, et al. The combination of ursolic acid and leucine potentiates the differentiation of C2C12 murine myoblasts through the mTOR signaling pathway. Int J Mol Med. 2015 Mar;35(3):755-62. [3]. Kim ES, et al. Ursolic acid inhibits the invasive phenotype of SNU-484 human gastric cancer cells. Oncol Lett. 2015 Feb;9(2):897-902. [4]. Li R, et al. Ursolic Acid Promotes Apoptosis of SGC-7901 Gastric Cancer Cells through ROCK/PTEN Mediated Mitochondrial Translocation of Cofilin-1. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2014;15(22):9593-7. [5]. Hu Z, et al. Ursolic acid improves survival and attenuates lung injury in septic rats induced by cecal ligation and puncture. J Surg Res. 2014 Oct 22. pii: S0022-4804(14)00967-6.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2942000000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Ursolic acid?

The CAS number of Ursolic acid is 77-52-1.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ursolic acid?

Ursolic acid has molecular formula C30H48O3 and molecular weight 456.700 g/mol.

Is Ursolic acid hazardous?

Ursolic acid has GHS hazard statements H413.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Ursolic acid?

For Ursolic acid, Upstream Products: Sodium acetate; Downstream Products: Corosolic acid, Oleanolic acid, Methyl oleanolate.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

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