Description

(-)-Cedrusin is a specific stereoisomer of a naturally occurring lignan compound, isolated from various plant sources including the Cedrus genus. This high-purity compound is valued for its role as a key reference standard and a promising bioactive intermediate in advanced research and development. It is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and life science industries for applications in analytical chemistry, phytochemical studies, and the investigation of novel therapeutic agents.

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 to evaluate potential pharmacological properties, such as antioxidant or anti-inflammatory effects.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Acts as a critical intermediate or marker compound in the isolation, characterization, and synthesis of complex plant-derived molecules.
• Nutraceutical Development: Employed in the standardization of botanical dietary supplements to ensure consistent potency and efficacy.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Used in university and research institute settings for chemical, biological, and pharmacological investigations.

Basic Information

Product Name	(-)-Cedrusin
CAS No.	404335-99-5
Molecular Formula	C20H24O6
Molecular Weight	360.40 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-Cedrusin; (7S,8R,7'S,8'R)-3,4:3',4'-Bis(methylenedioxy)-7,7'-epoxylignan; Lignan F; Cedrusin; NSC 407325; (7S,8R,7'S,8'R)-4,4',7,7'-Tetrahydroxy-3,3'-dimethoxy-8,8'-lignan
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Quality Control

Our (-)-Cedrusin is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant standards for reference materials.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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