Description

K-Strophanthin is a cardiac glycoside of significant interest in biochemical and pharmacological research. This compound is valued for its specific activity on myocardial cells, making it a crucial reference standard and research tool. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, academic institutions, and manufacturers of diagnostic reagents for cardiovascular studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity standard for the quality control and analytical method development of cardiac glycoside-based drugs.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a key reagent in studies investigating the mechanism of action of Na+/K+-ATPase inhibition and myocardial contractility.
• Academic Studies: Employed in university and institutional research for teaching and exploring the structure-activity relationships of steroid glycosides.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Acts as a critical component or calibrant in the production of in-vitro diagnostic kits targeting cardiac biomarkers.
• Preclinical Research: Utilized in animal model studies to investigate the therapeutic potential and toxicological profiles of cardiac-active compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	K-Strophanthin
CAS No.	11005-63-3
Molecular Formula	C36H54O14
Molecular Weight	710.81 g/mol
Synonyms	K-Strophanthoside; Strophanthin-K; Cymarin; Kombetin; Strophoperm; Strophanthin from *Strophanthus kombé*; 3-[(6-Deoxy-α-L-mannopyranosyl)oxy]-1,5,11α,14,19-pentahydroxycard-20(22)-enolide; (3β,5β,11α)-3-[(6-Deoxy-α-L-mannopyranosyl)oxy]-1,5,11,14,19-pentahydroxycard-20(22)-enolide
EINECS	234-245-1

Quality Control

Our K-Strophanthin is produced and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles, typically assessed via HPLC, IR, and other pharmacopeial methods. We support compliance with relevant standards for research chemicals.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a low-humidity environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤2.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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