Description

Elephantopin is a bioactive sesquiterpene lactone compound derived from specific medicinal plants. This high-purity compound is valued for its role as a key reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate in advanced research and development. It is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and nutraceutical industries for pharmacological studies, analytical method development, and the formulation of novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a critical reference standard and a lead compound for investigating anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and other pharmacological activities.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a high-purity calibration standard in HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods for quality control and compound identification.
• Natural Product Isolation & Synthesis: Acts as a benchmark in the isolation, purification, and synthetic studies of complex sesquiterpene lactones.
• Biochemical Assays: Employed in in vitro and cell-based assays to study specific biological pathways and mechanisms of action.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Essential for universities and research institutes conducting studies in phytochemistry, pharmacology, and medicinal chemistry.
• Nutraceutical Development: Investigated for potential incorporation into advanced dietary supplements and functional food formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Elephantopin
CAS No.	13017-11-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₉H₂₀O₆
Molecular Weight	344.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Elephantin; Elephantol; 2,3-Epoxy-6-hydroxy-8,12-dimethyl-11-oxatricyclo[6.3.1.0²,⁷]dodeca-1(12),2(7),3,9-tetraen-4-yl 2-methylbut-2-enoate; 11,13-Dehydroelephantopin; Dehydroelephantopin; (1aR,2S,6aS,7S,7aR,8S,10aS,10bS)-2,3,6,7,7a,8,10a,10b-Octahydro-1a,7-dihydroxy-6a,8-dimethyl-11-oxonaphtho[1,2-c]furan-9-yl (E)-2-methyl-2-butenoate
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Quality Control

Our Elephantopin is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR, MS) for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request.

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 crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Purity (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.