Description

Chikusetsusaponin Iii is a bioactive triterpenoid saponin primarily isolated from *Panax japonicus* and related medicinal plants. This compound is of significant commercial interest for its role as a key analytical reference standard and a promising intermediate in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical research. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories focused on developing standardized herbal extracts, quality control protocols, and novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity certified standard for the quality control and assay of ginseng and related botanical extracts.
• Nutraceutical Ingredient: Serves as a marker compound for the standardization of dietary supplements derived from *Panax* species to ensure potency and batch-to-batch consistency.
• Biomedical Research: Employed in preclinical studies to investigate potential pharmacological activities, including anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and cardioprotective effects.
• Herbal Medicine Quality Assurance: Critical for HPLC and LC-MS methods to authenticate and quantify saponin content in complex botanical matrices.
• Cosmeceutical Development: Explored for inclusion in advanced skincare formulations for its potential bioactive properties.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Chikusetsusaponin Iii
CAS No.	29845-71-4
Molecular Formula	C₄₇H₇₄O₁₇
Molecular Weight	911.1 g/mol
Synonyms	Chikusetsusaponin III; Chikusetsusaponin 3; Ginsenoside Ro; (3β,16α)-16,23,28-Trihydroxyolean-12-en-3-yl O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)-O-[β-D-xylopyranosyl-(1→3)]-α-L-arabinopyranoside; Olean-12-ene-3,16,23,28-tetrol, 3-[(O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)-O-[β-D-xylopyranosyl-(1→3)]-α-L-arabinopyranosyl)oxy]-, (3β,16α)-; Panaxoside Ro
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Quality Control

Our Chikusetsusaponin Iii is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for use as a reference material. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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 low-humidity environment to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤5.0%
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.