Oleanolic Acid

Product Description

As a dedicated wholesale supplier of high-purity phytochemicals, we provide High Purity Oleanolic Acid (≥98%) at competitive factory-direct prices. Extracted from premium botanical sources such as Olea europaea (Olive) leaves, this pentacyclic triterpene is a highly specialized bioactive agent. While it offers significant anti-aging benefits, it is most valued in the professional industry as a potent 5α-reductase inhibitor.

This scientific mechanism allows Oleanolic Acid to regulate hormonal triggers involved in excessive sebum production and hair follicle miniaturization. Our ≥98.0% crystalline isolate ensures high bioavailability and reproducibility, making it an essential raw material for wholesale & bulk supply in the treatment of acne-prone skin and androgenetic alopecia.

Product Specification

• INCI Name: Oleanolic Acid
• CAS No.: 508-02-1
• Chemical Name: 3β-Hydroxyolean-12-en-28-oic acid
• Botanical Source: Olea europaea (Olive) or Ligustrum lucidum
• Part Used: Leaf / Fruit
• Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
• Purity (HPLC): ≥98.0% (High Purity Isolate)
• Solubility: Soluble in Ethanol, Butylene Glycol, and warm lipids; Insoluble in water
• Extraction Method: Solvent extraction followed by multi-stage crystallization
• Grade: Cosmetic Grade / Pharmaceutical Grade
• Origin: China (Direct Factory Supply)

Key Benefits & Applications

• Sebum Regulation (5α-Reductase Inhibition): Directly inhibits the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone into DHT, effectively reducing sebum hypersecretion and preventing comedone formation in acne-prone skin.
• Hair Follicle Anchoring & Growth: Protects the hair follicle from hormonal miniaturization, supporting hair density and extending the anagen (growth) phase in scalp care formulations.
• Anti-Elastase Activity: Protects the skin’s elastic fiber network by inhibiting elastase enzymes, thereby maintaining dermal firmness and preventing sagging.
• Targeted Anti-Inflammatory: Downregulates inflammatory markers like COX-2, making it effective for soothing irritated, oily-combination skin types.
• Applications: Formulated into mattifying day creams, anti-acne cleansers, specialized scalp tonics, and firming anti-aging serums.

Formulation Guidelines

• Recommended Dosage: 0.05% – 0.5% (High purity isolated active).
• Incorporation (Temp/Phase/Solvent): Solubility Note. This ingredient is lipophilic and insoluble in water. It must be pre-dissolved in a glycol solvent (e.g., Butylene Glycol or Propanediol) or Ethanol with gentle heating (60°C – 80°C) before being incorporated into the oil phase of an emulsion.
• pH Stability: Excellent stability across a wide pH range (3.0 – 9.0).
• Compatibility/Stability Notes: Highly stable in anhydrous (waterless) systems. Maintain in a sealed container protected from light to prevent discoloration.
• Synergy: Combine with Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid (NDGA) for a comprehensive oily-skin treatment that targets both hyperkeratosis and sebum regulation.