Description

Wilforgine is a bioactive alkaloid compound isolated from the traditional medicinal plant *Tripterygium wilfordii* (Thunder God Vine). This specialized phytochemical is valued for its potent biological activity and serves as a critical reference standard and research material. It is primarily utilized by researchers and developers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and natural product sectors for pharmacological studies, analytical method development, and as a precursor in drug discovery programs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: As a key reference standard for the quality control and standardization of herbal extracts and finished products derived from *Tripterygium wilfordii*.
• Bioactivity Screening: Used in in vitro and in vivo studies to investigate its immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, and potential anti-cancer properties.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a high-purity calibrant for developing and validating analytical methods such as HPLC, LC-MS, and TLC for the identification and quantification of alkaloids.
• Natural Product Isolation & Synthesis: Acts as a target molecule for synthetic organic chemists and a marker compound for the isolation and purification processes of plant extracts.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Employed in universities and research institutes for mechanistic studies, pharmacokinetics, and toxicity profiling.

Basic Information

Product Name	Wilforgine
CAS No.	37239-47-7
Molecular Formula	C₄₁H₄₇NO₁₈
Molecular Weight	865.81 g/mol
Synonyms	Wilforgine; (1S,2R,5S,8S,9S,10R,11S,14S,15R,19S)-19-(Benzoyloxy)-1,2,8,14,15-pentahydroxy-4,4,8-trimethyl-3,7-dioxo-11-(3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoyloxy)pentacyclo[9.5.1.1²,⁵.1⁸,¹¹.0¹⁴,¹⁹]nonadecan-10-yl 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoate; Celastrine A; Tripterygium Wilfordii Alkaloid
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Quality Control

Our Wilforgine is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity, and is accompanied by a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA). We support research and development with materials suitable for use as analytical reference standards.

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	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.