Description

Santonin CAS NO 481-06-1 is a sesquiterpene lactone compound derived from specific species of Artemisia. This bioactive molecule serves as a crucial intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in the synthesis of various therapeutic agents. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and research sectors for its specific pharmacological properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for the synthesis of anthelmintic and other specialized drugs.
• Research & Development: Used in biochemical and pharmacological research to study its mechanisms and potential new applications.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a chiral building block in the synthesis of complex organic molecules and natural product analogs.
• Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Santonin
CAS No.	481-06-1
Molecular Formula	C15H18O3
Molecular Weight	246.30 g/mol
Synonyms	α-Santonin; Santonine; (3S,3aR,5aS,9bS)-3,5a,9-Trimethyl-3a,4,5,9b-tetrahydro-3H-naphtho[1,2-b]furan-2,8-dione; Artemisinin; Levantisin; Santonin (from Artemisia); Santoninic acid lactone
EINECS	207-560-3

Quality Control

Our Santonin is produced and tested under stringent quality management systems. We provide material that meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each batch to ensure traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	170 - 175 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Specific Rotation	-170° to -175° (c=1 in CHCl3)

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