Molecular Weight: 332.43 g/mol

Carnosic acid Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Carnosic acid product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Solubility

Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 66 mg/mL (198.53 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Ethanol 66 mg/mL
Water Insoluble
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).

Chemical Information

IUPAC Name (4aR,10aS)-5,6-dihydroxy-1,1-dimethyl-7-propan-2-yl-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydrophenanthrene-4a-carboxylic acid
CAS Number 3650-09-7
Molecular Formula

C20H28O4
Molecular Weight (MW) 332.43
InChIKey QRYRORQUOLYVBU-VBKZILBWSA-N

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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.