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Chebulinic acid

Also known as Eutannin, Chebulinic acid (Standard), beta-D-Glucopyranose, cyclic 2,4-ester with 3-(6-carboxy-2,3,4-trihydroxyphenyl)-4-hydroxy-1,2,4-butanetricarboxylic acid, 1,3,6-tris(3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate)

CAS 18942-26-2Formula C41H32O27Molar mass 956.68 g/mol
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Chebulinic acid chemical structure, C41H32O27, CAS 18942-26-2
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
18942-26-2
Formula
C41H32O27
Molar mass
956.68 g/mol
HS code
293220
Category
Cosmetic antioxidants

What is Chebulinic acid?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

2-[(4R,5S,7R,8R,11S,12S,13R,21S)-13,17,18-trihydroxy-2,10,14-trioxo-5,21-bis[(3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoyl)oxy]-7-[(3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoyl)oxymethyl]-3,6,9,15-tetraoxatetracyclo[10.7.1.14,8.016,20]henicosa-1(19),16(20),17-trien-11-yl]acetic acid has been reported in Terminalia chebula.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
2-[(4R,5S,7R,8R,11S,12S,13R,21S)-13,17,18-trihydroxy-2,10,14-trioxo-5,21-bis[(3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoyl)oxy]-7-[(3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoyl)oxymethyl]-3,6,9,15-tetraoxatetracyclo[10.7.1.14,8.016,20]henicosa-1(19),16(20),17-trien-11-yl]acetic acid
CAS number
18942-26-2 CAS number cross-checked
Molecular formula
C41H32O27
UNII
HVC8VQJ6EK
INCI name
CHEBULINIC ACID
InChIKey
YGVHOSGNOYKRIH-AVXZFDTDSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C41H32O27/c42-15-1-10(2-16(43)26(15)51)35(56)62-9-22-31-33(66-36(57)11-3-17(44)27(52)18(45)4-11)34(41(63-22)68-37(58)12-5-19(46)28(53)20(47)6-12)67-38(59)13-7-21(48)29(54)32-25(13)24(30(55)40(61)65-32)14(8-23(49)50)39(60)64-31/h1-7,14,22,24,30-31,33-34,41-48,51-55H,8-9H2,(H,49,50)/t14-,22+,24-,30+,31+,33-,34+,41-/m0/s1
Canonical SMILES
O=C(O)CC1C(=O)OC2C(COC(=O)c3cc(O)c(O)c(O)c3)OC(OC(=O)c3cc(O)c(O)c(O)c3)C(OC(=O)c3cc(O)c(O)c4c3C1C(O)C(=O)O4)C2OC(=O)c1cc(O)c(O)c(O)c1
Isomeric SMILES
C1=C(C=C(C(=C1O)O)O)C(=O)OC[C@@H]2[C@@H]3[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H](O2)OC(=O)C4=CC(=C(C(=C4)O)O)O)OC(=O)C5=CC(=C(C6=C5[C@H]([C@@H](C(=O)O3)CC(=O)O)[C@H](C(=O)O6)O)O)O)OC(=O)C7=CC(=C(C(=C7)O)O)O

Synonyms

  • Eutannin
  • Chebulinic acid (Standard)
  • beta-D-Glucopyranose, cyclic 2,4-ester with 3-(6-carboxy-2,3,4-trihydroxyphenyl)-4-hydroxy-1,2,4-butanetricarboxylic acid, 1,3,6-tris(3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate)

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
956.68 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
956.1131 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
0.02calc.
Topological polar surface area
447.1 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
13calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
26calc.
Rotatable bonds
9calc.
Heavy atoms
68calc.
Rings
7calc.
Aromatic rings
4calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.24calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
8calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Fails (3 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, O=C1CC2CC(=O)OC3C(COC(=O)c4ccccc4)OC(OC(=O)c4ccccc4)C(OC(=O)c4cccc(c42)O1)C3OC(=O)c1ccccc1

O=C1CC2CC(=O)OC3C(COC(=O)c4ccccc4)OC(OC(=O)c4ccccc4)C(OC(=O)c4cccc(c42)O1)C3OC(=O)c1ccccc1

7 rings, 52 atoms.

No other chemical in our database has this scaffold.

Safety and hazards

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Uses and applications

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Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name CHEBULINIC ACID(antioxidant, hair conditioning, skin conditioning - miscellaneous)

Cosmetic functions

  • Antioxidant
  • Hair conditioning
  • Skin conditioning - miscellaneous

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

Health and food

  • EU cosmetic ingredient inventory

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Chebulinic acid is traded under.

HS 2932.20Indicative HS code

Lactones

World exports in 2024
$1.97B
−4.7% vs 2023, imports $2.07B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China56.3%
  2. India * partner reported7.4%
  3. Germany7.3%
Top importers
  1. United States14.2%
  2. India * partner reported13.5%
  3. Brazil8.5%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Chebulinic acid is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Chebulinic acid?

2-[(4R,5S,7R,8R,11S,12S,13R,21S)-13,17,18-trihydroxy-2,10,14-trioxo-5,21-bis[(3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoyl)oxy]-7-[(3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoyl)oxymethyl]-3,6,9,15-tetraoxatetracyclo[10.7.1.14,8.016,20]henicosa-1(19),16(20),17-trien-11-yl]acetic acid has been reported in Terminalia chebula.

What is the CAS number of Chebulinic acid?

The CAS registry number of Chebulinic acid is 18942-26-2.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Chebulinic acid?

The molecular formula of Chebulinic acid is C41H32O27 and its molar mass is 956.68 g/mol.

What is Chebulinic acid used for?

Known uses and roles of Chebulinic acid include antioxidants in cosmetics and personal care, skin conditioning agents in cosmetics and personal care, hair conditioning agents in cosmetics and personal care, antioxidant, hair conditioning and 1 more.

Is Chebulinic acid hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Chebulinic acid is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Chebulinic acid?

Chebulinic acid is usually classified under HS code 293220 (Lactones). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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