Description

Aureusidin is a naturally occurring flavonoid compound known for its distinctive yellow pigmentation. This high-purity botanical extract is valued for its potent biological activity and serves as a key reference standard and active ingredient. It is primarily sought by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmetic industries for applications in drug discovery, natural product formulation, and as a bioactive colorant.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Used as a high-purity reference standard in analytical testing, method validation, and bioactivity studies targeting inflammation and metabolic disorders.
• Natural Health Products: Incorporated as a bioactive ingredient in dietary supplements and nutraceuticals for its antioxidant and potential therapeutic properties.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Serves as a natural colorant and active component in formulations like serums and creams for skin-brightening and anti-aging benefits.
• Biochemical Research: A critical tool in enzymology and cell biology studies, particularly for investigating flavonoid biosynthesis pathways and enzyme inhibition.
• Food Science & Natural Colorants: Explored as a stable, natural yellow pigment for food and beverage applications, aligning with clean-label trends.
• Academic & Industrial Laboratories: Essential for chemical synthesis, purity analysis, and as a building block for novel flavonoid derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aureusidin
CAS No.	480-70-6
Molecular Formula	C15H10O6
Molecular Weight	286.24 g/mol
Synonyms	4',6-Dihydroxyaurone; Aureusidol; 2-[(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)methylene]-6-hydroxy-3(2H)-benzofuranone; 6-Hydroxyaurone; NSC 407303; Aurone; Aureusidin (Aurone)
EINECS	207-560-7

Quality Control

Our Aureusidin is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant analytical standards and support compliance requirements for research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange-yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.2%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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