Description

Rockogenin is a steroidal sapogenin compound of significant interest in pharmaceutical and biochemical research. Its unique structure serves as a crucial intermediate and reference standard for the synthesis and study of steroidal drugs and bioactive molecules. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and nutraceutical industries who require reliable, well-characterized raw materials for development and quality control processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of steroidal drugs and hormones.
• Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard in quality control (QC) and research & development (R&D) laboratories for method validation and compound identification.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies investigating the biological activity, metabolic pathways, and structure-activity relationships (SAR) of steroidal compounds.
• Natural Product Isolation & Analysis: Serves as a marker compound for the identification and standardization of plant extracts containing related saponins and sapogenins.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for chemical synthesis projects and pharmacological studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rockogenin
CAS No.	16653-52-4
Molecular Formula	C27H42O4
Molecular Weight	430.62 g/mol
Synonyms	(25R)-5α-Spirostan-3β-ol-12-one; (25R)-5α-Spirostan-3β,12-diol-12-one; 3β-Hydroxy-5α-spirostan-12-one; 12-Oxosarsasapogenin; 12-Oxosmilagenin; Tigogenone; Rockogenine; Nuatigenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Rockogenin is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets stringent specifications for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.