Description

Berberrubine is a bioactive isoquinoline alkaloid derived from natural sources, valued for its distinct chemical structure and biological activity. This compound is essential for research and development in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors, where it serves as a key intermediate or reference standard. It is primarily sought by professionals in medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and natural product research for applications in drug discovery and biochemical studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a reference standard or active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate in the development of new therapeutic agents.
• Biochemical Studies: Employed in enzymatic and receptor-binding assays to investigate mechanisms of action and biological pathways.
• Natural Product Analysis: Serves as a critical marker compound for the quality control and standardization of herbal extracts and botanical products.
• Medicinal Chemistry: Utilized as a building block or lead compound for the synthesis of novel analogs with potential enhanced bioactivity.
• Academic Research: Applied in university and institutional labs for fundamental studies on alkaloid chemistry and pharmacology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Berberrubine
CAS No.	15401-69-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₉H₁₆NO₄⁺
Molecular Weight	322.34 g/mol
Synonyms	Berberrubine; 9-Demethylberberine; 9-O-Demethylberberine; NSC 343671; Berberrubinium; 5,6-Dihydro-9,10-dimethoxybenzo[g]-1,3-benzodioxolo[5,6-a]quinolizinium
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Quality Control

Our Berberrubine is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high purity and consistency, with testing typically including identification, assay, and impurity profile determination via HPLC. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and development specifications.

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	Yellow to orange powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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