Description

Matrin 3 is a high-purity, naturally derived alkaloid compound with the CAS registry number 138820-55-0. This specialized phytochemical is valued for its role as a key reference standard and active research compound in the life sciences. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, academic research institutions, and manufacturers of high-value botanical extracts. Its consistent quality and reliable supply are critical for advancing studies in pharmacology and natural product chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Serves as a certified standard for the identification, purity testing, and quantification of Matrine-type alkaloids in drug development and quality control.
• Biomedical Research: Used as a key investigational compound in pharmacological studies targeting various biological pathways and cellular mechanisms.
• Natural Product Isolation: Employed in the purification and characterization processes for botanical extracts derived from *Sophora* species and other medicinal plants.
• Analytical Chemistry: Acts as a critical calibration standard in advanced analytical techniques such as High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Mass Spectrometry (MS).
• Cosmeceutical Ingredient Research: Investigated for potential applications in advanced skincare and cosmetic formulations due to its natural origin and bioactive properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Matrin 3
CAS No.	138820-55-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₂₄N₂O
Molecular Weight	248.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Matrine N-oxide; Matrine 1-oxide; Matrine oxide; Sophocarpidine oxide; Oxymatrine; NSC 407347; 138820-55-0; Matrine-1-oxide
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Quality Control

Our Matrin 3 is produced and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including identification by spectroscopic methods and purity determination by chromatographic techniques. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for identity, assay, and impurities is provided with every shipment to support your research and regulatory 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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to maintain stability.

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 ≤ 1.5%

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