Betulinaldehyde

CAS: 13159-28-9

Ref. 3D-FB73804

Product Information

• Name: Betulinaldehyde
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Betulinaldehyde is a natural compound that belongs to the group of betulinic acid. It has been shown to have antimicrobial activity against oral pathogens and has been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria by reacting with their cell walls. Betulinaldehyde has also been shown to have an effect on autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, as well as infectious diseases such as HIV and tuberculosis. Betulinaldehyde can be extracted from the bark of birch trees using acetate, which is then reacted with hydrogen peroxide in a reaction solution. The resulting product is purified using preparative high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 440.7 g/mol
• Formula: C₃₀H₄₈O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder