Description

Periplocogenin is a specialized steroidal sapogenin compound of significant interest in advanced pharmaceutical and biochemical research. Its unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate and reference standard for the development of novel therapeutic agents and analytical methods. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors who require reliable, well-characterized building blocks for synthesis and quality control.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of steroidal drugs and bioactive molecules.
• Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard in HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods for quality control and research.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies investigating enzyme inhibition, receptor binding, and other cellular mechanisms due to its specific steroidal framework.
• Natural Product Isolation & Analysis: Serves as a benchmark compound for the identification and quantification of related sapogenins in plant extracts and herbal formulations.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Utilized in universities and research institutions for synthetic chemistry projects and pharmacological studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Periplocogenin
CAS No.	112899-63-5
Molecular Formula	C27H42O4
Molecular Weight	430.62 g/mol
Synonyms	(20S,22R)-3β,14β,17β-Trihydroxy-5α-pregn-8-en-11,15-dione; 3β,14β,17β-Trihydroxy-5α-card-8-en-11,15-dione; Periplogenin; Periplocosides aglycone; NSC 404996; 5α-Card-8-enolide-3β,14β,17β-triol-11,15-dione
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Quality Control

Our Periplocogenin is manufactured 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 identity, purity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and MS. We are committed to meeting the stringent requirements of research and development, with specifications that can align with cGMP standards for pharmaceutical intermediates upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccants or inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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