Description

Lucidumoside C is a bioactive triterpenoid saponin isolated from the medicinal mushroom *Ganoderma lucidum* (Reishi). This high-purity reference standard is critical for research and development in the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries, where precise quantification and biological activity studies are paramount. It serves as an essential analytical standard for quality control in the production of standardized Reishi extracts and for investigating its potential health-supporting properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for the identification, assay, and purity testing of Ganoderma lucidum extracts and finished products.
• Nutraceutical R&D: A key marker compound for the standardization and bioactivity validation of Reishi mushroom dietary supplements.
• Academic & Clinical Research: Employed in in vitro and in vivo studies to elucidate the compound's mechanisms of action, including potential immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and metabolic effects.
• Analytical Method Development: Serves as a primary standard for developing and validating HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods for natural product analysis.
• Cosmeceutical Ingredient Research: Investigated for potential applications in skincare formulations due to its bioactive properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lucidumoside C
CAS No.	354553-73-4
Molecular Formula	C48H78O18
Molecular Weight	943.1 g/mol
Synonyms	Ganoderic acid C2; Lucidenic acid N; (3β,12β)-3,12-Dihydroxy-4,4,14-trimethyl-11,15-dioxochol-8-en-24-oic Acid 3-O-β-D-Glucopyranoside; Ganoderma Triterpenoid C; Reishi Saponin C
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Lucidumoside C is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is characterized and tested using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, LC-MS, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chromatographic profile, and other critical parameters 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 -20°C under inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (MS)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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