Description

Taxiphyllin is a naturally occurring cyanogenic glycoside, a class of secondary plant metabolites with significant biochemical interest. Its primary value lies in its role as a precursor to hydrogen cyanide, making it a critical compound for research in plant defense mechanisms, biochemistry, and toxicology. This high-purity standard is essential for analytical laboratories, academic research institutions, and pharmaceutical development teams focusing on natural product chemistry and metabolic pathways.

Application

• Biochemical Research Standard: Used as a high-purity reference standard in the study of cyanogenesis and plant metabolic pathways.
• Phytochemical Analysis: Serves as a key analytical marker for the identification and quantification of cyanogenic compounds in plant extracts and herbal products.
• Toxicology Studies: Employed in research to understand the biosynthesis, release, and toxicological impact of hydrogen cyanide from natural sources.
• Academic & Pharmaceutical R&D: A vital reagent for investigating enzyme inhibition, biosynthetic routes, and the development of detection methods for cyanogenic glycosides.
• Quality Control in Herbal Industry: Acts as a calibration standard for ensuring the safety and consistency of botanical raw materials by monitoring cyanogenic potential.

Basic Information

Product Name	Taxiphyllin
CAS No.	21401-21-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₇NO₇
Molecular Weight	311.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Taxiphyllin; (R)-Taxiphyllin; D-Taxiphyllin; (R)-Mandelonitrile β-D-glucoside; D-Mandelonitrile β-D-glucoside; (R)-Prunasin; Prunasin (related isomer); Cyanogenic glycoside from Taxus
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Taxiphyllin is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification by spectroscopic methods and purity assessment by chromatography. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and related substances is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; ensure the container is kept sealed in a desiccated environment away from direct light exposure to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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