Description

Gentioflavine is a naturally occurring flavone derivative, a specialized phytochemical compound of significant interest in advanced research and development. Its unique molecular structure makes it a valuable reference standard and a key intermediate for synthesizing novel bioactive molecules. This high-purity compound is essential for pharmaceutical R&D, nutraceutical studies, and analytical chemistry applications where precise chemical identity and purity are paramount.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for the quality control and identification of flavonoid-containing herbal extracts and finished products.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a key intermediate or inhibitor in studies exploring enzyme interactions, metabolic pathways, and cellular signaling processes.
• Nutraceutical Development: Investigated for its potential bioactive properties as a component in advanced dietary supplement formulations.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a high-purity standard for method development and validation in chromatographic (HPLC, LC-MS) and spectroscopic analyses.
• Cosmeceutical Research: Studied for potential applications in skincare products due to the antioxidant properties common to flavonoid compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gentioflavine
CAS No.	18058-50-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₄O₇
Molecular Weight	330.29 g/mol
Synonyms	5,7-Dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-6,8-dimethoxy-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one; 5,7-Dihydroxy-6,8-dimethoxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4-chromenone; 6,8-Dimethoxyapigenin; 4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one, 5,7-dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-6,8-dimethoxy-; Gentioflavine (flavone)
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Quality Control

Our Gentioflavine is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant pharmacopeial and research-grade standards. Certificates of Analysis are available upon request to support your regulatory and quality assurance requirements.

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 under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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