Description

Isoquassin is a quassinoid compound, a class of natural products known for their significant biological activity. This high-purity chemical is valued as a critical reference standard and a key intermediate in pharmaceutical and biochemical research. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and agrochemical industries who require reliable, high-quality materials for analytical and development work.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for the identification, purity testing, and assay calibration in the quality control of related pharmaceutical products and herbal extracts.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a key intermediate or active compound in studies investigating anti-inflammatory, anti-malarial, and anti-cancer properties.
• Natural Product Isolation & Analysis: Acts as a benchmark in the isolation, purification, and structural elucidation of other quassinoids from plant sources like *Quassia amara*.
• Analytical Method Development: Employed in developing and validating analytical methods such as HPLC, LC-MS, and TLC for complex natural product matrices.
• Nutraceutical Standardization: Used to standardize herbal supplements and extracts that claim to contain quassinoid-based bioactive components.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isoquassin
CAS No.	21293-20-9
Molecular Formula	C₂₂H₂₈O₆
Molecular Weight	388.46 g/mol
Synonyms	Isoquassin; 18-Hydroxyquassin; NSC 364047; (20S)-1,2,11,12,13,14,15,16,20-Decahydro-10,19-dihydroxy-2,13-dimethyl-9H-8,18-epoxy-4,6-methenopyrano[3,2-d]oxacyclotetradecin-9-one; Quassin, 18-hydroxy-
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Quality Control

Our Isoquassin is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability, purity, and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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