Description

Saikosaponin C is a bioactive triterpenoid saponin primarily isolated from the roots of *Bupleurum* species, a key herb in traditional medicine. This high-purity reference standard is critical for pharmaceutical research and quality control, enabling precise analytical work and biological activity studies. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and academic research sectors who require reliable, well-characterized compounds for product development and validation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for the identification, assay, and impurity profiling of herbal extracts and finished products in pharmacopoeial testing (e.g., USP, EP).
• Bioactivity & Mechanism Studies: Employed in preclinical research to investigate anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antiviral, and immunomodulatory properties.
• Nutraceutical Quality Assurance: Serves as a quantitative marker compound for the standardization of Bupleurum-based dietary supplements and herbal formulations to ensure potency and batch-to-batch consistency.
• Analytical Method Development: A critical component for developing and validating HPLC, LC-MS, and UPLC methods in analytical laboratories.
• Academic & Clinical Research: Provides a pure compound for studying pharmacokinetics, metabolism, and structure-activity relationships (SAR) of saikosaponins.

Basic Information

Product Name	Saikosaponin C
CAS No.	20736-08-7
Molecular Formula	C48H78O17
Molecular Weight	927.1 g/mol
Synonyms	Saikosaponin C; (3β,4α,16β)-13,28-Epoxy-16,23-dihydroxyolean-11-en-3-yl O-6-deoxy-α-L-mannopyranosyl-(1→2)-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→3)-β-D-fucopyranoside; Chikusetsusaponin IVc; SS-C
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Saikosaponin C is manufactured under a strict quality management system and undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our products are suitable for use as high-grade reference standards. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing results for assay, related substances, residual solvents, and other critical parameters is supplied with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 should be handled in a controlled environment to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity. For long-term storage, consider desiccant use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤2.0%
Loss on Drying	≤5.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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