Urolithin A
1143-70-0
Urolithin A
Urolithin A is primarily used as a natural active ingredient with anti-aging and health-promoting potential in functional foods, dietary supplements, and pharmaceutical research. It also serves as an important bioactive molecule and human endogenous metabolite for studying mitophagy, cellular metabolism, and related disease mechanisms.
Overview
Urolithin A, chemically known as 3,8-Dihydroxy-6H-dibenzo[B,D]pyran-6-one, is a gut microbial metabolite of ellagic acid. It is naturally present in fruits such as pomegranate.
EINECS: 1592732-453-0
Product Categories: novel chemicals;1143-70-0;API
Characteristics
Appearance & Form: Solid/Powder, white to beige or Beige to Yellow
Melting Point: 340-345 °C
Boiling Point: 527.9±43.0 °C (Predicted)
Density: 1.516±0.06 g/cm3 (Predicted)
Storage Temperature: 2-8°C
Solubility: DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Very Slightly)
pKa: 9.07±0.20 (Predicted)
LogP: 2.311 (est)
Applications
Based on its unique bioactivity and safety profile, Urolithin A holds application prospects in several fields:
Functional Foods & Dietary Supplements: As a core active ingredient for developing products related to anti-aging, promoting metabolic health, enhancing cellular energy, and supporting muscle health.
Pharmaceutical R&D: As a lead compound or active ingredient for investigating its potential in treating age-related diseases (e.g., sarcopenia), metabolic disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, and inflammatory conditions.
Cosmetics & Personal Care: Leveraging its antioxidant and potential cell-repairing properties for developing high-end anti-aging and reparative skincare products.
Scientific Research:
As a key tool compound for studying mitochondrial biology, mitophagy mechanisms, cellular senescence, and metabolic regulation.
As a reference standard or control for the human endogenous metabolite in related metabolomics, nutritional, and pharmacokinetic studies.
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