Description

α-Solanine is a steroidal glycoalkaloid, a naturally occurring secondary metabolite found primarily in plants of the Solanaceae family, such as potatoes and tomatoes. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical and pharmaceutical research due to its role as a natural plant defense toxin and its potential biological activities. It is a critical reference standard and starting material for researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences sector. Key industries that utilize α-Solanine include pharmaceutical R&D, agrochemical development, and academic institutions focused on toxicology and natural product chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity certified reference material (CRM) for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of glycoalkaloids in drug discovery and quality control laboratories.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a key reagent in studies investigating the mechanisms of cytotoxicity, anti-cancer properties, and other pharmacological effects of solanaceous glycoalkaloids.
• Food Safety & Toxicology: Employed as an analytical standard to monitor and quantify α-Solanine levels in food crops (e.g., potatoes) to ensure consumer safety and compliance with regulatory limits.
• Agrochemical Development: Used in research to understand plant-pathogen interactions and to develop natural pesticide formulations based on plant defense compounds.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Essential for universities and research institutes conducting studies in natural product chemistry, plant biochemistry, and metabolic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-Solanine
CAS No.	20562-02-1
Molecular Formula	C45H73NO15
Molecular Weight	868.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Solanine; α-Solanine; Solatunine; Solanine, α-; (3β,22β,25α)-Solanid-5-en-3-yl O-6-deoxy-α-L-mannopyranosyl-(1→2)-O-[6-deoxy-α-L-mannopyranosyl-(1→4)]-β-D-glucopyranoside; Solanidine trioside; NSC 169865
EINECS	243-887-4

Quality Control

Our α-Solanine is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for research and analytical applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. While not intended for direct human therapeutic use, our standard is suitable for research and development purposes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment and handled under appropriate conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
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.