Description

Physcion 8-o-β-D-Monoglucoside is a specific glycosylated derivative of the anthraquinone compound physcion. This specialized chemical is valued for its distinct biological activity and serves as a key reference standard and research material. It is primarily utilized by researchers and developers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and botanical extract industries. The compound is identified by CAS number 26296-54-8.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of herbal medicines and complex botanical matrices in quality control laboratories.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a critical reagent in pharmacological studies investigating anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, or anticancer mechanisms of action.
• Natural Product Isolation & Identification: Acts as a benchmark compound in the isolation, purification, and structural elucidation of anthraquinone derivatives from plant sources.
• Dietary Supplement Analysis: Employed in the standardization and potency verification of herbal supplements containing Rheum, Cassia, or Polygonum species.
• Method Development & Validation: Essential for developing and validating analytical methods such as HPLC, LC-MS, and TLC for specific compound detection.

Basic Information

Product Name	Physcion 8-o-β-D-Monoglucoside
CAS No.	26296-54-8
Molecular Formula	C22H22O10
Molecular Weight	446.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Physcion 8-O-β-D-Glucopyranoside; Physcion-8-O-β-D-Glucoside; 1,8-Dihydroxy-3-methoxy-6-methylanthraquinone 8-O-β-D-glucoside; Emodin 8-O-β-D-glucoside, 3-Methyl ether; Frangulin B; NSC 122044; 26296-54-8; Physcion 8-Glucoside
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Quality Control

Our Physcion 8-o-β-D-Monoglucoside is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for research and analytical applications. Each batch is accompanied by comprehensive analytical documentation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

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)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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