Description

Physcion 8-β-D-Glucoside is a bioactive natural product and a major glucosylated derivative of the anthraquinone physcion. This compound is valued for its significant role as a reference standard in analytical chemistry and for its potential in pharmacological research. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and research institutions in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and botanical extract industries for quality control, method development, and bioactivity studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for the identification, assay, and purity testing of related herbal medicinal products and raw materials via HPLC, LC-MS, and TLC.
• Natural Product Research: Serves as a key chemical marker and bioactive compound in studies investigating the efficacy of traditional medicinal plants, particularly those used in Chinese medicine.
• Botanical Extract Standardization: Employed to standardize and quantify the active constituent profile in commercial extracts from Rheum, Cassia, or Polygonum species.
• Biochemical Research: Investigated for its various biological activities, including potential anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and enzyme-inhibitory properties.
• Quality Control (QC) & Assurance: Essential for in-house QC laboratories to validate analytical methods and ensure batch-to-batch consistency of finished products containing anthraquinone derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	Physcion 8-β-D-Glucoside
CAS No.	23451-01-6
Molecular Formula	C22H22O10
Molecular Weight	446.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Physcion 8-O-β-D-Glucopyranoside; Physcion-8-Glucoside; 8-Glucosylphyscion; Emodin-8-O-β-D-glucoside; 1,8-Dihydroxy-3-methoxy-6-methylanthraquinone 8-glucoside; Rheochrysidin 8-O-β-D-glucopyranoside; FR 7; NSC 122099
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Quality Control

Our Physcion 8-β-D-Glucoside is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive identity, purity, and impurity profiling using advanced analytical techniques such as HPLC, NMR, and MS. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are available upon request to support your regulatory and quality assurance requirements.

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	Yellow to orange powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.