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Tormentic acid

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Tormentic acid, a triterpene isolated from Rosa rugosa, exerts anti-inflammatory, antihyperlipidemic, and anti-atherogenic properties.

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Purity: 98.38%
CAS No.: 13850-16-3
Formula: C₃₀H₄₈O₅
Molecular Weight:488.70

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4°C, protect from light

* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)

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CAS No.: 13850-16-3

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Description

Tormentic acid, a triterpene isolated from Rosa rugosa, exerts anti-inflammatory, antihyperlipidemic, and anti-atherogenic properties^[1]^[2].

Cellular Effect

Cell Line	Type	Value	Description	References
518A2	IC₅₀	>30 μM Compound: 1, tormentic acid	Cytotoxicity against human 518A2 cells after 96 hrs by SRB assay Cytotoxicity against human 518A2 cells after 96 hrs by SRB assay	[PMID: 22995818]
518A2	IC₅₀	>30 μmol Compound: 1, tormentic acid	Cytotoxicity against human 518A2 cells after 96 hrs by SRB assay Cytotoxicity against human 518A2 cells after 96 hrs by SRB assay	[PMID: 22995818]
8505C	IC₅₀	23.4 μM Compound: 1, tormentic acid	Cytotoxicity against human 8505C cells after 96 hrs by SRB assay Cytotoxicity against human 8505C cells after 96 hrs by SRB assay	[PMID: 22995818]
8505C	IC₅₀	23.4 μmol Compound: 1, tormentic acid	Cytotoxicity against human 8505C cells after 96 hrs by SRB assay Cytotoxicity against human 8505C cells after 96 hrs by SRB assay	[PMID: 22995818]
A253 cell line	IC₅₀	>30 μM Compound: 1, tormentic acid	Cytotoxicity against human A253 cells after 96 hrs by SRB assay Cytotoxicity against human A253 cells after 96 hrs by SRB assay	[PMID: 22995818]
A253 cell line	IC₅₀	>30 μmol Compound: 1, tormentic acid	Cytotoxicity against human A253 cells after 96 hrs by SRB assay Cytotoxicity against human A253 cells after 96 hrs by SRB assay	[PMID: 22995818]
A2780	IC₅₀	>30 μM Compound: 1, tormentic acid	Cytotoxicity against human A2780 cells after 96 hrs by SRB assay Cytotoxicity against human A2780 cells after 96 hrs by SRB assay	[PMID: 22995818]
A2780	IC₅₀	>30 μmol Compound: 1, tormentic acid	Cytotoxicity against human A2780 cells after 96 hrs by SRB assay Cytotoxicity against human A2780 cells after 96 hrs by SRB assay	[PMID: 22995818]
A549	IC₅₀	31 μM Compound: 1, tormentic acid	Cytotoxicity against human A549 cells after 96 hrs by SRB assay Cytotoxicity against human A549 cells after 96 hrs by SRB assay	[PMID: 22995818]
A549	IC₅₀	31 μmol Compound: 1, tormentic acid	Cytotoxicity against human A549 cells after 96 hrs by SRB assay Cytotoxicity against human A549 cells after 96 hrs by SRB assay	[PMID: 22995818]
A549	IC₅₀	62.36 μg/mL Compound: 2; TA	Cytotoxicity against human A549 cells after 24 hrs by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human A549 cells after 24 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 30108878]
Bel-7402	IC₅₀	54.22 μg/mL Compound: 2; TA	Cytotoxicity against human Bel7402 cells after 24 hrs by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human Bel7402 cells after 24 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 30108878]
DLD-1	IC₅₀	31 μM Compound: 1, tormentic acid	Cytotoxicity against human DLD1 cells after 96 hrs by SRB assay Cytotoxicity against human DLD1 cells after 96 hrs by SRB assay	[PMID: 22995818]
DLD-1	IC₅₀	31 μmol Compound: 1, tormentic acid	Cytotoxicity against human DLD1 cells after 96 hrs by SRB assay Cytotoxicity against human DLD1 cells after 96 hrs by SRB assay	[PMID: 22995818]
H9	IC₅₀	15 μg/mL Compound: 9	Antiviral activity against HIV1 3B in human H9 cells after 4 days by p24 antigen ELISA Antiviral activity against HIV1 3B in human H9 cells after 4 days by p24 antigen ELISA	[PMID: 9748372]
Hepatocyte	IC₅₀	9.5 μM Compound: 298	Hepatoprotective activity against D-GaIN-induced toxicity in mouse hepatocyte relative to control Hepatoprotective activity against D-GaIN-induced toxicity in mouse hepatocyte relative to control	[PMID: 29353722]
HepG2	IC₅₀	40.57 μg/mL Compound: 2; TA	Cytotoxicity against human HepG2 cells after 24 hrs by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human HepG2 cells after 24 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 30108878]
K562	IC₅₀	89.36 μM Compound: 2	Cytotoxicity against human K562 cells assessed as cell viability after 48 hrs by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human K562 cells assessed as cell viability after 48 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 17889544]
MCF7	IC₅₀	32.3 μM Compound: 1, tormentic acid	Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells after 96 hrs by SRB assay Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells after 96 hrs by SRB assay	[PMID: 22995818]
MCF7	IC₅₀	32.3 μmol Compound: 1, tormentic acid	Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells after 96 hrs by SRB assay Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells after 96 hrs by SRB assay	[PMID: 22995818]
MCF7	IC₅₀	24.23 μg/mL Compound: 2; TA	Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells after 24 hrs by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells after 24 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 30108878]
NIH3T3	IC₅₀	>30 μM Compound: 1, tormentic acid	Cytotoxicity against mouse NIH/3T3 cells after 96 hrs by SRB assay Cytotoxicity against mouse NIH/3T3 cells after 96 hrs by SRB assay	[PMID: 22995818]
NIH3T3	IC₅₀	>30 μmol Compound: 1, tormentic acid	Cytotoxicity against mouse NIH/3T3 cells after 96 hrs by SRB assay Cytotoxicity against mouse NIH/3T3 cells after 96 hrs by SRB assay	[PMID: 22995818]
RAW264.7	IC₅₀	24.9 μM Compound: 14	Anti-inflammatory activity in mouse RAW264.7 cells assessed as inhibition of lipopolysaccharide-induced nitric oxide production incubated for 24 hrs by Griess reagent based assay Anti-inflammatory activity in mouse RAW264.7 cells assessed as inhibition of lipopolysaccharide-induced nitric oxide production incubated for 24 hrs by Griess reagent based assay	[PMID: 25245917]
SK-OV-3	IC₅₀	2.4 μM Compound: 20	Reversal of platinum resistance in cisplatin-resistant human SK-OV-3 cells assessed as reduction in cisplatin IC50 after 48 hrs in presence of cisplatin by SRB assay (Rvb = 28.23 microM) Reversal of platinum resistance in cisplatin-resistant human SK-OV-3 cells assessed as reduction in cisplatin IC50 after 48 hrs in presence of cisplatin by SRB assay (Rvb = 28.23 microM)	[PMID: 35500202]
SK-OV-3	IC₅₀	23.24 μM Compound: 20	Cytotoxicity against human SK-OV-3 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability incubated for 48 hrs by SRB assay Cytotoxicity against human SK-OV-3 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability incubated for 48 hrs by SRB assay	[PMID: 35500202]

In Vitro

Tormentic acid inhibits LPS-induced iNOS, COX-2, and TNF-α expression through inactivation of the nuclear factor-κb pathway in RAW 264.7 macrophages^[1].
Tormentic acid suppresses high-fat diet-induced diabetes and hyperlipidemia by glucose transporter 4 and AMP-activated protein kinase phosphorylation^[2].

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

Chemical Information

CAS No. 13850-16-3
Appearance Solid
Molecular Weight 488.70
Formula C₃₀H₄₈O₅
Color White to off-white
SMILES

OC([C@]12[C@]([C@](O)([C@H](C)CC2)C)([H])C3=CC[C@@]([C@@]4([C@@](C(C)([C@@H](O)[C@H](O)C4)C)([H])CC5)C)([H])[C@]5(C)[C@]3(C)CC1)=O
Structure Classification
- Terpenoids
- Triterpenes
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4°C, protect from light

* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)

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Food Funct

Protective effects of a herbal combination (Dimocarpus longan and Orthosiphon stamineus) on metabolic-associated fatty liver disease via the ERα-PI3K-AKT pathway. [Abstract]

2026 Feb 23. PMID: 41729581
Chem Biol Drug Des

Network Pharmacology-Based Analysis and In Vitro Experiments Validation Reveal Tormentic Acid Induces Apoptosis via PI3K/AKT/HSP90 Pathway in HepG2 Cells. [Abstract]

2026 Jan;107(1):e70239. PMID: 41542898

Solvent & Solubility

In Vitro:

DMSO : 50 mg/mL (102.31 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

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1 mM

2.0462 mL

10.2312 mL

20.4625 mL

5 mM

0.4092 mL

2.0462 mL

4.0925 mL

10 mM

0.2046 mL

1.0231 mL

2.0462 mL

Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

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In Vivo:

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For the following dissolution methods, please ensure to first prepare a clear stock solution using an In Vitro approach and then sequentially add co-solvents:
To ensure reliable experimental results, the clarified stock solution can be appropriately stored based on storage conditions. As for the working solution for In Vivo experiments, it is recommended to prepare freshly and use it on the same day.
The percentages shown for the solvents indicate their volumetric ratio in the final prepared solution. If precipitation or phase separation occurs during preparation, heat and/or sonication can be used to aid dissolution.

Protocol 1

Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 40% PEG300 5% Tween-80 45% Saline

Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (5.12 mM); Clear solution

This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 400 μL PEG300, and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 and mix evenly; then add 450 μL Saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.

Protocol 2

Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 90% Corn Oil

Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (5.12 mM); Clear solution

This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown). If the continuous dosing period exceeds half a month, please choose this protocol carefully.

Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 900 μL Corn oil, and mix evenly.

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Working solution concentration: 0.22 mg/mL

Purity & Documentation

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Purity: 99.98%

Assay: 99.98%

ee.: 99.98%

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References

[1]. An HJ, et al. Tormentic acid, a triterpenoid saponin, isolated from Rosa rugosa, inhibited LPS-induced iNOS, COX-2, and TNF-α expression through inactivation of the nuclear factor-κb pathway in RAW 264.7 macrophages. Int Immunopharmacol. 2011 Apr;11(4):504-10. [Content Brief]

[2]. Wu JB, et al. Tormentic acid, a major component of suspension cells of Eriobotrya japonica, suppresses high-fat diet-induced diabetes and hyperlipidemia by glucose transporter 4 and AMP-activated protein kinase phosphorylation. J Agric Food Chem. 2014 Nov 5;62(44):10717-26. [Content Brief]

Help & FAQs

How should lyophilized recombinant proteins be reconstituted and stored?

1. Before opening the cap, centrifuge the vial at 13000 rpm for 20-30 seconds. This step will ensure that any lyophilized powder that may have adhered to the cap or walls is collected at the bottom of the vial, minimizing the risk of product loss.

Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

Optional Solvent	Concentration Solvent Mass	1 mg	5 mg	10 mg	25 mg
DMSO	1 mM	2.0462 mL	10.2312 mL	20.4625 mL	51.1561 mL
	5 mM	0.4092 mL	2.0462 mL	4.0925 mL	10.2312 mL
	10 mM	0.2046 mL	1.0231 mL	2.0462 mL	5.1156 mL
	15 mM	0.1364 mL	0.6821 mL	1.3642 mL	3.4104 mL
	20 mM	0.1023 mL	0.5116 mL	1.0231 mL	2.5578 mL
	25 mM	0.0818 mL	0.4092 mL	0.8185 mL	2.0462 mL
	30 mM	0.0682 mL	0.3410 mL	0.6821 mL	1.7052 mL
	40 mM	0.0512 mL	0.2558 mL	0.5116 mL	1.2789 mL
	50 mM	0.0409 mL	0.2046 mL	0.4092 mL	1.0231 mL
	60 mM	0.0341 mL	0.1705 mL	0.3410 mL	0.8526 mL
	80 mM	0.0256 mL	0.1279 mL	0.2558 mL	0.6395 mL
	100 mM	0.0205 mL	0.1023 mL	0.2046 mL	0.5116 mL

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