Description

Shionone is a triterpenoid compound of significant interest in advanced pharmaceutical and nutraceutical research. Its unique chemical structure makes it a valuable reference standard and a key intermediate for the synthesis of bioactive molecules. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and natural product sectors who require reliable, well-characterized materials for development and quality control processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for the identification, assay, and purity testing of related pharmaceutical products and herbal extracts.
• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Intermediate: Serves as a critical building block in the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents.
• Nutraceutical and Cosmetic Research: Investigated for its potential bioactive properties in functional food, dietary supplement, and high-end skincare formulations.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a certified standard in HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR for method development and validation.
• Biochemical Research: Used in studies exploring biological pathways and mechanisms of action related to triterpenoids.

Basic Information

Product Name	Shionone
CAS No.	10376-48-4
Molecular Formula	C30H50O
Molecular Weight	426.73 g/mol
Synonyms	Shionone; (3S,5R,8R,9R,10S,13R,14S,17R)-4,4,8,10,14-Pentamethyl-17-[(2R)-6-methylheptan-2-yl]-2,3,5,6,7,9,11,12,13,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol; Asterone; Friedoolean-14-en-3β-ol
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Quality Control

Our Shionone is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with cGMP guidelines for pharmaceutical intermediates and can provide materials suitable for use as certified reference standards.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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