Description

Glucotropaeolin is a naturally occurring glucosinolate compound, a secondary plant metabolite with the CAS registry number 499-26-3. This high-purity biochemical is valued for its role as a precursor to bioactive isothiocyanates, which are of significant interest in nutritional and pharmaceutical research. It serves as a critical reference standard and raw material for researchers and manufacturers in the nutraceutical, phytochemical, and life science industries seeking consistent, high-quality plant-derived compounds.

Application

• Phytochemical & Nutraceutical Research: Used as a primary reference standard and active ingredient in studies investigating the health benefits of glucosinolates and their hydrolysis products.
• Dietary Supplement Formulation: Incorporated into advanced supplement blends designed to support metabolic and cellular health through natural compound pathways.
• Functional Food Development: Serves as a marker compound and functional additive in the production of health-promoting food products.
• Biochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex sulfur-containing bioactive molecules.
• Analytical Chemistry: Essential for method development, calibration, and quality control in HPLC and LC-MS analyses of cruciferous plant extracts.
• Plant Science & Agriculture: Employed in research to understand plant defense mechanisms and to develop crops with enhanced glucosinolate profiles.

Basic Information

Product Name	Glucotropaeolin
CAS No.	499-26-3
Molecular Formula	C15H21NO9S2
Molecular Weight	423.46 g/mol
Synonyms	Glucotropaeolin; (2S)-2-[(1S)-1-Hydroxy-2-[(E)-N-hydroxy-C-(sulfooxy)carbonimidoyl]ethyl]-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyltetrahydrofuran-3,4-diol; Tropaeolin; Benzylglucosinolate; Glucobenzosisymbrin; Benzyl mustard oil glucoside; Benzyl isothiocyanate glucoside
EINECS	207-878-7

Quality Control

Our Glucotropaeolin CAS NO 499-26-3 is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurities is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a low-humidity environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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