Description

Ginkgolide C is a highly purified, bioactive terpene lactone isolated from *Ginkgo biloba* leaves. This specific compound is valued for its potent and selective antagonistic activity against the platelet-activating factor (PAF) receptor, making it a critical reference standard and a key intermediate for advanced pharmaceutical research. It is essential for R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and reference material sectors who require high-purity, well-characterized actives for method development, quality control, and efficacy studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Primary use as a certified reference material (CRM) for the identification, assay, and impurity profiling of Ginkgo biloba extracts and finished products.
• Bioactive Ingredient R&D: Serves as a key intermediate in the research and development of novel neuroprotective, cardiovascular, and anti-inflammatory therapeutic agents targeting the PAF pathway.
• Nutraceutical Quality Control: Used in analytical laboratories to standardize and quantify the active terpene lactone content in dietary supplements and herbal extracts to ensure potency and batch-to-batch consistency.
• Academic & Clinical Research: Fundamental tool for in vitro and in vivo studies investigating the mechanisms of PAF-mediated processes, including platelet aggregation, bronchoconstriction, and neuronal signaling.
• Method Development & Validation: Critical for developing and validating robust analytical methods (e.g., HPLC, LC-MS) for the precise measurement of ginkgolides in complex matrices.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ginkgolide C
CAS No.	15291-76-6
Molecular Formula	C20H24O11
Molecular Weight	440.40 g/mol
Synonyms	Ginkgolide C; (1R,2S,3R,6R,10S,14S)-5,12-Dihydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)-10,14-dimethyl-8,15-dioxatetracyclo[7.7.0.0²,⁷.0¹¹,¹⁵]hexadecane-4,9,16-trione; Bilobalide C; BN 52020; PAF antagonist BN 52020; Ginkgolide-C
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Quality Control

Every batch of Ginkgolide C is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques to ensure compliance with research and analytical standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results for identity, purity, and related substances is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a low-humidity environment to maintain stability and purity. For long-term storage, consider desiccant use within the primary container.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤2.0% Any single impurity ≤1.0%
Loss on Drying	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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