Description

Dictamnine is a naturally occurring furoquinoline alkaloid isolated from plants of the *Dictamnus* genus. This compound serves as a key reference standard and a valuable building block in pharmaceutical and phytochemical research due to its distinct biological profile. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and botanical extract industries for analytical and development purposes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of herbal medicines and botanical extracts containing furoquinoline alkaloids.
• Bioactive Compound Research: Serves as a lead compound or intermediate in pharmacological studies investigating anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, or cytotoxic activities.
• Natural Product Isolation & Synthesis: Acts as a benchmark in the isolation, purification, and synthetic pathway development of complex plant alkaloids.
• Quality Control in Herbal Supplements: Employed in assay development to standardize and authenticate raw botanical materials and finished dietary supplements.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Used in university and institutional labs for chemical education and research into natural product chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dictamnine
CAS No.	484-29-7
Molecular Formula	C12H9NO2
Molecular Weight	199.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Dictamnine; 4-Methoxyfuro[2,3-b]quinoline; 8-Methoxydictamnine; γ-Fagarine; Fagarine; 8-Methoxy-γ-fagarine; 4-Methoxy-2,3-furanoquinoline
EINECS	207-607-6

Quality Control

Our Dictamnine is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high purity and identity, with specifications typically meeting or exceeding common research-grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identification tests, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance for your research and development needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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