Description

Ginsenoside Rk2 is a rare and potent protopanaxadiol-type saponin isolated from Panax ginseng. This compound is highly valued for its significant biological activity and serves as a critical reference standard and active ingredient in advanced research and development. It is essential for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmeceutical industries focused on developing innovative health and wellness products. Its unique structure underpins its role in studies targeting inflammation, cellular metabolism, and neuroprotection.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of ginseng extracts and finished products in quality control laboratories.
• Nutraceutical Formulation: Incorporated into high-end dietary supplements for its potential adaptogenic and energy-modulating properties.
• Biomedical Research: Serves as a key investigational compound in preclinical studies for anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and metabolic syndrome research.
• Cosmeceutical Active: Formulated into anti-aging and skin-repair skincare products for its potential cell-protective effects.
• Functional Food & Beverage: Used as a premium bioactive ingredient in health-focused food and drink products.
• Traditional Medicine Modernization: Provides a scientific basis for the efficacy of ginseng in traditional applications through standardized extracts.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ginsenoside Rk2
CAS No.	494753-69-4
Molecular Formula	C₃₆H₆₀O₈
Molecular Weight	608.87 g/mol
Synonyms	(20S)-Protopanaxadiol; 20(S)-Protopanaxadiol; Ginsenoside R-K2; 20(S)-Ginsenoside Rk2; 20S-Protopanaxadiol; Dammar-24-ene-3β,12β,20(S)-triol; (3β,12β,20S)-Dammar-24-ene-3,12,20-triol
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Quality Control

Our Ginsenoside Rk2 is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods (IR, MS, NMR). We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, ensuring compliance with research and development standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a low-humidity environment to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm
Solvent Residues	Meets ICH guidelines

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