Description

Lycopsamine CAS NO 10285-07-1 is a pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) of significant interest in research and development. This compound serves as a crucial reference standard and intermediate for the study of natural product chemistry and toxicology. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, phytochemical, and analytical sectors who require high-purity, well-characterized chemical entities for method development, quality control, and biological activity studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of pyrrolizidine alkaloids in drug substances, herbal medicines, and dietary supplements to ensure safety and compliance.
• Toxicological Research: Serves as a key analyte in studies investigating the hepatotoxic and genotoxic effects of pyrrolizidine alkaloids, supporting risk assessment and safety evaluations.
• Natural Product Isolation & Synthesis: Acts as a benchmark in the isolation, purification, and chemical synthesis of related alkaloids from plant sources.
• Analytical Method Development: Employed in developing and validating chromatographic (HPLC, LC-MS) and spectroscopic methods for the detection of PAs in complex matrices.
• Quality Control in Herbal Industry: Essential for testing and certifying the absence or controlled levels of this alkaloid in raw botanical materials and finished products.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a tool compound to study specific enzymatic interactions and metabolic pathways associated with pyrrolizidine alkaloids.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lycopsamine
CAS No.	10285-07-1
Molecular Formula	C18H27NO6
Molecular Weight	353.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Lycopsamine; (-)-Lycopsamine; 12-Hydroxylycopsamine; (1R,7aR)-1-[(2S)-3,4-Dihydroxy-4-methylpentyl]-7-methyl-2,3,5,7a-tetrahydro-1H-pyrrolizin-6-yl 3-hydroxy-3-methylbutanoate; Viridiflorine β-N-oxide; Intermedine N-oxide (isomeric)
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Quality Control

Our Lycopsamine is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification by spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR, MS) and purity determination by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and analytical applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming batch-specific results for identity, purity, and related substances.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.