Gambogic Acid

藤黄酸

Also known as: β-Guttiferrin, β-Guttilactone, Guttatic acid, Guttific acid, Gambogic acid, (2Z)-2-Methyl-4-[(1R,3aS,5S,11R,14aS)-3a,4,5,7-tetrahydro-8-hydroxy-3,3,11-trimethyl-13-(3-methyl-2-buten-1-yl)-11-(4-methyl-3-penten-1-yl)-7,15-dioxo-1,5-methano-1H,3H,11H-furo[3,4-g]pyrano[3,2-b]xanthen-1-yl]-2-butenoic acid

Gambogic Acid (CAS 2752-65-0) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C38H44O8 and a molecular weight of 628.751 g/mol. It is also known as β-Guttiferrin, β-Guttilactone and Guttatic acid. Key properties include a melting point of 88.5°C, a boiling point of 808.9±65.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 251.4±27.8 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H301 — Toxic if swallowed, H315 — Causes skin irritation and H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
2752-65-0
Jingsj CID
J-1975659-2
Molecular Formula
C38H44O8
Chinese Name
藤黄酸
Molecular Weight
628.751 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point88.5°C
Boiling Point808.9±65.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point251.4±27.8 °C
Exact Mass628.303589
PSA119.36000
LogP10.30
Vapor Pressure0.0±3.0 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.627

GHS Safety & Compliance

Acute ToxicitySignal word: Danger
  • H301 — Toxic if swallowed
  • H315 — Causes skin irritation
  • H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
  • H335 — May cause respiratory irritation

Activity & Biological Data

TargetBcl-B:0.66 μM (IC50) Mcl-1:0.79 μM (IC50) Bfl-1:1.06 μM (IC50) Bcl-2:1.21 μM (IC50) Bcl-xL:1.47 μM (IC50) Bcl-W:2.02 μM (IC50) Autophagy
Additional Information[1]. Zhai D, et al. Gambogic acid is an antagonist of antiapoptotic Bcl-2 family proteins. Mol Cancer Ther. 2008 Jun;7(6):1639-46. [2]. Wang LH, et al. Gambogic acid synergistically potentiates cisplatin-induced apoptosis in non-small-cell lung cancer through suppressing NF-κB and MAPK/HO-1 signalling. Br J Cancer. 2014 Jan 21;110(2):341-52.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2942000000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Gambogic Acid?

The CAS number of Gambogic Acid is 2752-65-0.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Gambogic Acid?

Gambogic Acid has molecular formula C38H44O8 and molecular weight 628.751 g/mol.

Is Gambogic Acid hazardous?

Gambogic Acid has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H301 — Toxic if swallowed; H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.

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