Description

Grayanotoxin Viii is a specific diterpenoid compound belonging to the grayanotoxin family, known for its potent biological activity. This high-purity reference standard is critical for analytical research, quality control, and pharmacological studies. It is primarily utilized by researchers and quality assurance professionals in the pharmaceutical, botanical extract, and toxicology sectors who require precise and reliable analytical materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Serves as a certified primary standard for the identification and quantification of grayanotoxins in drug development and quality control protocols.
• Toxicological Research: Used in studies investigating the mechanism of action, metabolic pathways, and detoxification of grayanotoxin poisoning.
• Botanical Extract Analysis: Essential for the HPLC or LC-MS analysis and standardization of plant-derived products, particularly from Ericaceae family plants like rhododendron.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a tool compound in electrophysiology and pharmacology to study sodium channel function in nerve and muscle cells.
• Food Safety Testing: Acts as a calibration standard in methods developed to detect grayanotoxin contamination in honey (mad honey) and other food products.
• Academic Research: Provides a pure compound for university and institutional research into natural product chemistry and neurotoxicology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Grayanotoxin Viii
CAS No.	30460-60-7
Molecular Formula	C22H36O7
Molecular Weight	412.52 g/mol
Synonyms	Grayanotoxin VIII; Grayanotoxin 8; Acetylandromedol; 3β,6β,14-Triacetoxy-1β,5β,10β,16α-tetrahydroxygrayanane; 16α-Hydroxygrayanotoxin III; Andromedotoxin derivative; Contact for details on additional aliases.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Grayanotoxin Viii is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and research requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider storing at 2-8°C. Keep the container sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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