Oleanolic acid

Also known as: Oleanic acid, Caryophyllin, Astrantiagenin C, Gledigenin, Taragenin, Virgaureagenin B, 3β-Hydroxyolean-12-en-28-oic acid

Oleanolic acid (CAS 508-02-1) 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 >300 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 553.5±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 302.6±26.6 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Nov 3, 2026.

CAS No.: 508-02-1
Jingsj CID: J-38026-7
Molecular Formula: C₃₀H₄₈O₃
Molecular Weight: 456.700 g/mol
Category: Organic Acids
Last updated: 11/3/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	>300 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point	553.5±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density	1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point	302.6±26.6 °C
Exact Mass	456.360352
PSA	57.53000
LogP	9.06
Vapor Pressure	0.0±3.4 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.557

Activity & Biological Data

Target	Human Endogenous Metabolite
Additional Information	[1]. Zhao X, et al. Oleanolic acid suppresses the proliferation of lung carcinoma cells by miR-122/Cyclin G1/MEF2D axis. Mol Cell Biochem. 2015 Feb;400(1-2):1-7. [2]. Liu J, et al. Oleanolic acid inhibits proliferation and invasiveness of Kras-transformed cells via autophagy. J Nutr Biochem. 2014 Nov;25(11):1154-60. [3]. Liu J, et al. p38 MAPK signaling mediates mitochondrial apoptosis in cancer cells induced by oleanolic acid. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2014;15(11):4519-25. [4]. Martín R, et al. Oleanolic acid modulates the immune-inflammatory response in mice with experimental autoimmune myocarditis and protects from cardiac injury. Therapeutic implications for the human disease. J Mol Cell Cardiol. 2014 Jul;72:250-62.

Target

Human Endogenous Metabolite

Additional Information

[1]. Zhao X, et al. Oleanolic acid suppresses the proliferation of lung carcinoma cells by miR-122/Cyclin G1/MEF2D axis. Mol Cell Biochem. 2015 Feb;400(1-2):1-7. [2]. Liu J, et al. Oleanolic acid inhibits proliferation and invasiveness of Kras-transformed cells via autophagy. J Nutr Biochem. 2014 Nov;25(11):1154-60. [3]. Liu J, et al. p38 MAPK signaling mediates mitochondrial apoptosis in cancer cells induced by oleanolic acid. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2014;15(11):4519-25. [4]. Martín R, et al. Oleanolic acid modulates the immune-inflammatory response in mice with experimental autoimmune myocarditis and protects from cardiac injury. Therapeutic implications for the human disease. J Mol Cell Cardiol. 2014 Jul;72:250-62.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2918199090
Summary	2918199090 other carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Oleanolic acid?

The CAS number of Oleanolic acid is 508-02-1.

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

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

What are the upstream and downstream products of Oleanolic acid?

For Oleanolic acid, Downstream Products: Ethyl oleanolate, Maslinic acid, Methyl oleanolate.

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Last updated: 11/3/2026

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