Description

(+)-Echimidine n-Oxide CAS NO 41093-89-4 is a high-purity pyrrolizidine alkaloid derivative, specifically the N-oxide form of (+)-echimidine. This compound is of significant interest in advanced chemical research and development due to its specific stereochemistry and functional group. It serves as a critical reference standard and a valuable synthetic intermediate for pharmaceutical discovery and toxicological studies. Researchers in agrochemical, pharmacological, and natural product chemistry rely on this material for method development, analytical calibration, and structure-activity relationship investigations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of pyrrolizidine alkaloids in drug substances, herbal products, and compliance testing.
• Metabolite and Toxicology Research: Acts as a key analyte in studies investigating the metabolism, bioactivation, and hepatotoxic mechanisms of related alkaloids.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Serves as a purified marker compound for the isolation, identification, and standardization of plant extracts containing echimidine.
• Synthetic Intermediate: Utilized in organic synthesis for the preparation of more complex molecules or for studying chemical transformations of N-oxide functionalities.
• Analytical Method Development: Essential for developing and validating HPLC, LC-MS, and GC-MS methods in quality control and research laboratories.
• Agrochemical Research: Investigated for potential biological activity or as a model compound in the development of new active ingredients.

Basic Information

Product Name	(+)-Echimidine n-Oxide
CAS No.	41093-89-4
Molecular Formula	C20H31NO7
Molecular Weight	397.46 g/mol
Synonyms	(+)-Echimidine N-Oxide; Echimidine N-Oxide; Echimidine Oxide; (7R,8R)-7-[(Z)-2-Methylbut-2-enoyl]oxy-8-(2-methylbutyryl)oxy-1-methoxymethyl-1,2-dehydropyrrolizidin-7-ium-1-olate; 1,2-Dehydro-1-hydroxymethyl-8-(2-methyl-1-oxobutoxy)-7-(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-butenyloxy)pyrrolizidine N-oxide; Pyrrolizidine alkaloid N-oxide
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Quality Control

Every batch of (+)-Echimidine n-Oxide is produced and controlled under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation to ensure traceability and reliability for your research. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider storing under inert atmosphere at -20°C to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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