Description

7,8-Didehydrocimigenol is a specialized triterpenoid compound derived from the *Cimicifuga* genus, known for its distinct chemical structure and biological activity profile. This high-purity reference standard is critical for research and development in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sectors, where precise chemical characterization is paramount. It is primarily utilized by scientists and quality control professionals in analytical laboratories for method development, compound identification, and as a benchmark in phytochemical studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Serves as a certified primary standard for the identification, assay, and purity testing of related botanical extracts and finished products.
• Bioactivity Research: Used in in vitro and in vivo studies to investigate potential pharmacological properties, including anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Acts as a key intermediate or target molecule in the synthesis and structural elucidation of complex triterpenoids.
• Quality Control for Herbal Supplements: Employed in HPLC and LC-MS methods to authenticate and standardize black cohosh (*Actaea racemosa*) and other related herbal ingredients.
• Academic Research: Provides a pure compound for university and institutional research into plant-derived metabolites and their biosynthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	7,8-Didehydrocimigenol
CAS No.	150972-72-8
Molecular Formula	C30H46O5
Molecular Weight	486.7 g/mol
Synonyms	7,8-Didehydrocimigenol; (23R,24S)-16,23:16,24-Diepoxy-9,19-cyclolanost-7-en-3β,12β,25-triol; 3β,12β,25-Trihydroxy-16,23:16,24-diepoxy-9,19-cyclolanost-7-ene; A related triterpene glycoside aglycone.
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Quality Control

Our 7,8-Didehydrocimigenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems 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 chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. We adhere to relevant guidelines for reference standard materials to support your regulatory and research requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider storing under inert atmosphere at -20°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
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.