Description

Cephalaria Saponin A is a high-purity, bioactive triterpenoid saponin isolated from the *Cephalaria* genus. This specialized phytochemical is valued for its potent biological activities, making it a critical reference standard and research material. It is primarily sought by the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and academic research sectors for applications in drug discovery, natural product analysis, and the development of bioactive formulations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for the identification, purity assessment, and quantification of saponins in drug development and quality control (QC) laboratories.
• Bioactivity & Drug Discovery Research: Serves as a key compound in studies investigating anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and cytotoxic mechanisms for potential therapeutic leads.
• Natural Product Standardization: Essential for standardizing herbal extracts and complex botanical products where Cephalaria Saponin A is a marker compound, ensuring batch-to-batch consistency.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as an analytical standard in methods like HPLC, LC-MS, and TLC for method development, validation, and compound verification.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Used in university and institutional labs for pharmacological, phytochemical, and biosynthetic pathway studies.
• Cosmeceutical Ingredient Research: Investigated for potential applications in advanced skincare formulations due to the bioactive properties of saponins.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cephalaria Saponin A
CAS No.	159650-08-5
Molecular Formula	C59H96O27
Molecular Weight	1237.4 g/mol
Synonyms	3-O-[β-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1→3)-α-L-arabinopyranosyl]-28-O-[α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→3)-β-D-xylopyranosyl-(1→4)-α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→2)-α-L-arabinopyranosyl]hederagenin; Saponin A (from Cephalaria); Cephalarioside A; Hedera saponin congener; Triterpenoid saponin (Cephalaria)
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Quality Control

Our Cephalaria Saponin A is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, spectroscopic identification (IR, NMR, MS), and residual solvent analysis to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and reference standards. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming identity, purity, and conformance to specifications.

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 light-sensitive (store away from light); therefore, containers must be kept sealed under inert atmosphere or with desiccant after opening to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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