Description

7-o-Methylmorroniside is a high-purity, naturally derived iridoid glycoside compound. This specialized phytochemical is valued for its role as a key reference standard and active research material in the life sciences. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and phytochemical industries for analytical and development purposes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of herbal extracts and finished products in quality control laboratories.
• Bioactivity Research: Serves as a pure compound for in-vitro and in-vivo studies investigating potential therapeutic effects, including metabolic and anti-inflammatory pathways.
• Natural Product Isolation & Synthesis: Acts as a critical intermediate or target molecule in the synthesis and isolation of complex iridoid compounds.
• Nutraceutical Standardization: Employed to standardize and authenticate botanical dietary supplements derived from plants containing morroniside derivatives.
• Analytical Method Development: Essential for developing and validating chromatographic methods (HPLC, LC-MS) for the detection of iridoid glycosides.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-o-Methylmorroniside
CAS No.	41679-97-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₂₆O₁₁
Molecular Weight	406.38 g/mol
Synonyms	7-O-Methylmorroniside; Methylmorroniside; Loganin 7-methyl ether; (1S,4aS,7S,7aR)-7-(β-D-Glucopyranosyloxy)-1,4a,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-7-methyl-1-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxycyclopenta[c]pyran-4-carboxylic acid methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our 7-o-Methylmorroniside is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is characterized and tested to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the rigorous standards required for research and analytical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chromatographic data, and spectroscopic identification (HPLC, NMR, MS) is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
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.