Description

Echinatine n-Oxide is a pyrrolizidine alkaloid derivative, a compound of significant interest in advanced chemical research and development. Its unique structural properties make it a valuable reference standard and a key intermediate for specialized synthesis. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and life science sectors, particularly those focused on natural product chemistry, toxicology studies, and the development of analytical methods.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity certified reference material (CRM) for quality control and method validation in drug development and regulatory compliance.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a critical intermediate or substrate in studies investigating the biosynthesis, metabolism, and biological activity of pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
• Toxicology and Safety Assessment: Employed as an analytical standard in the detection and quantification of pyrrolizidine alkaloid contaminants in food, feed, and herbal products.
• Natural Product Isolation & Analysis: Acts as a benchmark compound for the identification and characterization of related alkaloids in plant extracts and complex matrices.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Utilized in universities and research institutes for fundamental studies in organic chemistry, phytochemistry, and pharmacology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Echinatine n-Oxide
CAS No.	20267-93-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₂₅NO₆
Molecular Weight	315.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Echinatine N-Oxide; (+)-Echinatine N-Oxide; Echinatine Oxide; 7β-Angeloyloxy-1β,2β-epoxy-8β-(2-methylbutyryloxy)-9β-nitromethylpyrrolizidine N-Oxide; 9-Nitromethyl-1,2-epoxyretronecine Angelate/2-Methylbutyrate N-Oxide; (1R,2R,7S,8S)-7-(Angeloyloxy)-1,2-epoxy-8-[(2S)-2-methylbutanoyloxy]pyrrolizidin-1-ium-1-olate
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Quality Control

Our Echinatine n-Oxide is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols 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, typically verified by techniques such as HPLC, NMR, and MS. We support research and industrial applications requiring reliable and traceable reference materials.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to protect the integrity of this light-sensitive compound.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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