Description

Tenacissoside I is a bioactive steroidal glycoside isolated from the medicinal plant *Marsdenia tenacissima*. This compound is of significant interest for its potential pharmacological properties and serves as a key reference standard for quality control and research. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and botanical extract industries for drug discovery, analytical method development, and product standardization.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: As a high-purity reference standard for the identification and quantification of active components in herbal medicines and formulations.
• Bioactivity Studies: Used in preclinical research to investigate potential anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, or immunomodulatory activities.
• Quality Control (QC) & Assurance: Essential for HPLC, LC-MS, or TLC analysis to ensure the authenticity, purity, and consistency of raw botanical materials and finished products.
• Nutraceutical Standardization: Employed to standardize botanical extracts, guaranteeing specific marker compound content for dietary supplements.
• Academic Research: A critical tool for universities and research institutes studying natural product chemistry, biosynthesis, and structure-activity relationships (SAR).

Basic Information

Product Name	Tenacissoside I
CAS No.	191729-44-9
Molecular Formula	C42H66O14
Molecular Weight	794.97 g/mol
Synonyms	Tenacissoside I; (3β,5α,12β,14β)-12,14-Dihydroxy-3-[(2-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-β-D-oleandropyranosyl)oxy]card-20(22)-enolide; Marsdenoside I; Tenacigenin B 3-O-β-D-oleandropyranosyl-(1→4)-β-D-digitoxopyranoside; 191729-44-9
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Quality Control

Our Tenacissoside I is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (IR, MS, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

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). The product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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