Atractylenolide III

Also known as: ATRACTYLENOLIDE III, 8-HYDROXYASTEROLIDE, ATRACTYLENOLIDE, Codonolactone, (4aS,8aR,9aS)-9a-Hydroxy-3,8a-dimethyl-5-methylidene-4,4a,6,7,8,9-hexahydrobenzo[f][1]benzoxol-2-one, (4aS)-4a,5,6,7,8,8a,9,9a-Octahydro-9aβ-hydroxy-3,8aβ-dimethyl-5-methylenenaphtho[2,3-b]furan-2(4H)-one, Naphtho[2,3-b]furan-2(4H)-one, 4a,5,6,7,8,8a,9,9a-octahydro-9a-hydroxy-3,8a-dimethyl-5-methylene-, (4aS,8aR,9aS)-

Atractylenolide III (CAS 73030-71-4) is a compound in the Esters category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C15H20O3 and a molecular weight of 248.318 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 200-201ºC, a boiling point of 424.6±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 181.1±21.5 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 73030-71-4
Jingsj CID: J-18859-1
Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₂₀O₃
Molecular Weight: 248.318 g/mol
Category: Esters
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	200-201ºC
Boiling Point	424.6±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density	1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point	181.1±21.5 °C
Exact Mass	248.141251
PSA	46.53000
LogP	2.36
Appearance	white to off-white
Vapor Pressure	0.0±2.3 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.558
Additional Property	methanol: soluble1mg/mL, clear, colorless

Activity & Biological Data

Additional Information	[1]. Kang TH, et al. Atractylenolide III, a sesquiterpenoid, induces apoptosis in human lung carcinoma A549 cells via mitochondria-mediated death pathway. Food Chem Toxicol. 2011 Feb;49(2):514-9. [2]. Wang KT, et al. Gastroprotective activity of atractylenolide III from Atractylodes ovata on ethanol-induced gastric ulcer in vitro and in vivo. J Pharm Pharmacol. 2010 Mar;62(3):381-8. [3]. Kim HK, et al. Toxicity of atractylon and atractylenolide III Identified in Atractylodes ovata rhizome to Dermatophagoides farinae and Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus. J Agric Food Chem. 2007 Jul 25;55(15):6027-31.

Additional Information

[1]. Kang TH, et al. Atractylenolide III, a sesquiterpenoid, induces apoptosis in human lung carcinoma A549 cells via mitochondria-mediated death pathway. Food Chem Toxicol. 2011 Feb;49(2):514-9. [2]. Wang KT, et al. Gastroprotective activity of atractylenolide III from Atractylodes ovata on ethanol-induced gastric ulcer in vitro and in vivo. J Pharm Pharmacol. 2010 Mar;62(3):381-8. [3]. Kim HK, et al. Toxicity of atractylon and atractylenolide III Identified in Atractylodes ovata rhizome to Dermatophagoides farinae and Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus. J Agric Food Chem. 2007 Jul 25;55(15):6027-31.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Atractylenolide III?

The CAS number of Atractylenolide III is 73030-71-4.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Atractylenolide III?

Atractylenolide III has molecular formula C15H20O3 and molecular weight 248.318 g/mol.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

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