Description

Dihydrotanshinone is a bioactive diterpenoid quinone compound, a key constituent derived from the traditional medicinal herb *Salvia miltiorrhiza* (Danshen). This high-purity reference standard is critical for pharmaceutical research and development, offering a reliable benchmark for quality control and biological activity studies. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and academic sectors for its significant role in cardiovascular and metabolic research.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Serves as a certified primary standard for the quality control and assay development of Danshen extracts and related pharmaceutical formulations.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a key tool compound in pharmacological studies to investigate mechanisms related to anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and cardioprotective activities.
• Natural Product Isolation & Analysis: Employed as a chromatographic reference in HPLC and LC-MS methods for the identification and quantification of tanshinones in complex botanical matrices.
• Preclinical Drug Development: Utilized in in vitro and in vivo studies to evaluate pharmacokinetics, metabolism, and therapeutic efficacy for potential new drug candidates.
• Nutraceutical Standardization: Acts as a marker compound to standardize and validate the potency of dietary supplements containing *Salvia miltiorrhiza* extract.
• Academic Research: Essential for university and institutional labs conducting fundamental research on natural product chemistry and traditional medicine modernization.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dihydrotanshinone
CAS No.	125623-97-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₁₄O₃
Molecular Weight	278.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Dihydrotanshinone I; 1,2,6,7,8,9-Hexahydro-1,6,6-trimethylfuro[3,2-c]naphtho[2,1-e]oxepin-10,12-dione; (+)-Dihydrotanshinone I; NSC 365798; Danshenxinkun D; Tanshinone IIA dihydro derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dihydrotanshinone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR and MS for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with research-grade standards. We support cGMP practices for pharmaceutical reference materials.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry, well-ventilated area. Keep the container sealed to protect this light-sensitive compound from degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Reddish-brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.