Description

Ortho-Nornuciferine is a naturally occurring aporphine alkaloid, a class of compounds known for their diverse biological activities. This high-purity reference standard is critical for research and development in the life sciences, enabling precise analytical work and pharmacological studies. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical researchers, analytical laboratories, and manufacturers of fine chemicals and botanical extracts for quality control and method development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for the identification, assay, and impurity profiling of related alkaloids in drug development and quality control.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a key intermediate or tool compound in pharmacological studies to investigate receptor interactions and metabolic pathways.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a primary standard for calibrating instruments (e.g., HPLC, LC-MS) and validating analytical methods in compliance with GLP guidelines.
• Natural Product Isolation & Standardization: Acts as a marker compound for the standardization and authentication of botanical extracts containing aporphine alkaloids.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for synthetic chemistry, biosynthetic pathway studies, and biological screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ortho-Nornuciferine
CAS No.	3153-55-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₁₉NO₂
Molecular Weight	281.35 g/mol
Synonyms	O-Nornuciferine; 1,2-Dimethoxyaporphine; 1,2-Dimethoxy-6aβ-aporphine; Nor-nuciferine; Liriodenine (Note: Liriodenine is a common synonym, though structurally an oxoaporphine); Aporphine, 1,2-dimethoxy-; 6a,7-Didehydro-1,2-dimethoxyaporphine
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Quality Control

Our Ortho-Nornuciferine is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis including identification (IR, NMR), purity assay (HPLC), and control of related substances to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with lot-specific data is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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