3-Acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid

White to off-white powder. Soluble in chloroform, methanol, DMSO (25mg/ml), DMF (25mg/ml) or ethanol (5mg/ml). Chemical. CAS: 67416-61-9. Formula: C32H48O5. MW: 512.72. Isolated from plant source. 3-Acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid (AKBA) antitumor and anti-inflammatory activities. It is a potent non-redox, noncompetitive 5-lipoxygenase and topoisomerase I and IIa inhibitor leading to apoptosis. It exhibits in vivo efficacy in tumor growth inhibition and has been studied for potential use in the control of inflammatory diseases, including arthritis and cancer.