Description

Kuwanon T is a bioactive prenylated flavonoid compound isolated from the root bark of the mulberry tree (*Morus alba L.*). This compound is of significant interest for its potent and selective biological activities, making it a valuable reference standard and research chemical. It is primarily utilized by researchers and developers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and life science industries for drug discovery and biochemical studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a high-purity reference standard for analytical method development, validation, and quality control in drug discovery pipelines.
• Bioactivity Studies: Used in vitro and in vivo research to investigate its reported properties, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial effects.
• Natural Product Isolation & Synthesis: Acts as a key marker compound for the standardization of mulberry root bark extracts and as a target molecule for synthetic organic chemistry.
• Academic Research: Employed in university and institutional labs for pharmacological, phytochemical, and biochemical research projects.
• Nutraceutical Development: Used as a standard to quantify and ensure the potency and consistency of dietary supplements derived from *Morus* species.

Basic Information

Product Name	Kuwanon T
CAS No.	100187-66-4
Molecular Formula	C₄₀H₃₆O₁₁
Molecular Weight	680.71 g/mol
Synonyms	Kuwanon T; Morusin T; (2R,3R)-3,5,7-Trihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-8,8-dimethyl-10-(3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl)-4,9-dioxo-2,3,4,9-tetrahydro-8H-furo[2,3-h]chromen-3-yl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate; 100187-66-4; Mulberry flavonoid T; Prenylated flavonoid from Morus alba
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Quality Control

Our Kuwanon T is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is thoroughly characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and research requirements.

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 under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
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.