Description

Hippeastrine CAS NO 477-17-8 is a naturally occurring alkaloid compound of significant interest in pharmaceutical and biochemical research. This specialized chemical serves as a crucial reference standard and building block for the development of novel therapeutic agents. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors for analytical and synthetic applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Used as a reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate in drug discovery programs.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a high-purity calibration standard for chromatographic (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic analysis in quality control laboratories.
• Biochemical Studies: Employed in pharmacological research to study biological activity and mechanism of action.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor or intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of complex organic molecules.
• Natural Product Isolation & Standardization: Used to standardize extracts and quantify alkaloid content in botanical and phytochemical products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hippeastrine
CAS No.	477-17-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₉NO₅
Molecular Weight	317.34 g/mol
Synonyms	Hippeastrine; 6-Hydroxy-2,3-dimethoxy-8,9-methylenedioxyaporphine; 1,2-Dimethoxy-6a,7-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-6H-[1,3]dioxolo[4,5-g]isoquinolino[2,1-b]isoquinolin-6-ol; Amaryllidaceae alkaloid
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Quality Control

Our Hippeastrine is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, assay, and impurity profiling via advanced techniques like HPLC and NMR. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided to guarantee compliance with your research and manufacturing requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccants or inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.0%

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