Description

Timosaponin Bii CAS NO 136656-07-0 is a bioactive steroidal saponin primarily isolated from the rhizome of *Anemarrhena asphodeloides*. This high-purity reference standard is critical for research and development, offering a reliable benchmark for analytical and pharmacological studies. It is essential for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and academic laboratories focused on natural product chemistry, metabolic pathway research, and quality control of botanical extracts.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for the identification, assay, and purity testing of related herbal extracts and finished products.
• Bioactivity Research: Investigated for its potential pharmacological effects, including anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and anti-diabetic properties in preclinical studies.
• Natural Product Isolation & Analysis: Serves as a key marker compound for the standardization and quality assessment of *Anemarrhena asphodeloides* (Zhi Mu) extracts in TCM and dietary supplements.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Employed in universities and research institutes for studying the biosynthesis, metabolism, and structure-activity relationships of steroidal saponins.
• Method Development & Validation: Utilized in analytical laboratories to develop and validate HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods for saponin quantification.

Basic Information

Product Name	Timosaponin BII
CAS No.	136656-07-0
Molecular Formula	C45H76O19
Molecular Weight	921.1 g/mol
Synonyms	Timosaponin B II; Timosaponin B-2; Anemarsaponin B II; (25R)-26-[(β-D-Glucopyranosyl)oxy]-22-hydroxyfurost-5-en-3β-yl O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)-O-[β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→3)]-β-D-galactopyranoside; Sarsasapogenin 3-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)-[β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→3)]-β-D-galactopyranoside
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Quality Control

Our Timosaponin BII is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR and MS for structural confirmation, and tests for residual solvents and heavy metals. We provide a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specifications and test results to ensure compliance with your research and quality standards.

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 in a controlled environment to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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