Madecassic Acid

Synonym name: Brahmic acid; 6-Hydroxyasiatic acid
CAS:18449-41-7
Formula: C30H48O6
Mol Weight: 504.708
Botanical Source: Centella asiatica (Asiatic pennywort)
Purity:HPLC≥98%
Appearance:White powder

Product Description
Madecassic acid is a natural triterpene first isolated from C. asiatica. It has diverse anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic effects, blocking NF-κB activation in macrophages and altering lipid metabolism in mice, at least in part through antioxidant actions. The metabolism of madecassic acid in vivo has been described.
Madecassic acid, a natural triterpene first isolated from C. asiatica, has diverse anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic effects, blocking NF-κB activation in macrophages and altering lipid metabolism in mice, at least in part through antioxidant actions.
Madecassic Acid is a terpenoid with an ursane skeleton isolated from Centella asiatica. Madecassic Acid displays anti-inflammatory properties as a result of iNOS, COX-2, TNF-alpha, IL-1beta, and IL-6 inhibition via the downregulation of NF-kappaB activation in RAW 264.7 macrophage cells. Madecassic Acid is found in cosmetic products due to its skin-protective activities.
Madecassic Acid, also known as maleic acid, is mainly used in the manufacture of unsaturated polyester resin and the production of tartaric acid, fumaric acid, succinic acid, dl-malic acid, dyeing AIDS and grease preservatives and other compounds.
The role and purpose is treat of depression, burn hypertrophic scars, anti-cancer, prevention and treatment of coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, cerebral thrombosis, cerebral infarction, memory enhancement, skin whitening.

Main Function
1.Preventing blood clots related to long plane flights;
2.Increasing circulation in people with diabetes;
3.Stretching marks associated with pregnancy;
4.Wound healing.

Applications
1. As food and beverage ingredients;
2. As healthy products ingredients;
3. As nutrition supplements ingredients;
4. As pharmaceutical industry & general drugs ingredients;
5. As a health food and cosmetic ingredients.