Description

α-Chaconine is a naturally occurring steroidal glycoalkaloid, a key secondary metabolite found in plants of the Solanaceae family. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical and pharmacological research due to its role as a natural plant defense toxin and its potential biological activities. α-Chaconine CAS NO 20562-03-2 is primarily utilized by researchers and developers in the life sciences sector for analytical standards, reference materials, and investigative studies into plant biochemistry, toxicology, and natural product chemistry.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity certified standard for the qualitative and quantitative analysis (e.g., HPLC, LC-MS) of glycoalkaloids in food safety and plant material testing.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a critical reagent in studies investigating the biosynthesis, metabolism, and ecological role of steroidal glycoalkaloids in plants.
• Toxicological Studies: Employed in research to understand the mechanisms of action, cytotoxicity, and potential health impacts of solanaceous glycoalkaloids.
• Phytochemical & Natural Product Isolation: Acts as a marker compound for the extraction, purification, and characterization of complex plant metabolite mixtures.
• Food & Agricultural Science: Used in the development and validation of methods to monitor and control glycoalkaloid levels in potatoes and other crops for quality and safety assurance.
• Academic & Pharmaceutical Screening: Provides a pure compound for foundational biological activity screening and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-Chaconine
CAS No.	20562-03-2
Molecular Formula	C45H73NO15
Molecular Weight	868.06 g/mol
Synonyms	α-Chaconine; α-Chaconine; α-Solanine; Chaconine; Solanum tuberosum alkaloid; (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
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Quality Control

Our α-Chaconine is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods (NMR, MS) for identity confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting the exact specifications and test results.

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 keeping the material at -20°C under an inert atmosphere to maintain stability.

Specification

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