Description

Germerine is a high-purity, naturally derived alkaloid compound, identified by CAS No. 508-67-8. This specialized chemical is valued for its consistent quality and reliable performance in advanced research and development applications. It serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical synthesis industries seeking precise and bioactive molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a key intermediate or reference standard in the development of new therapeutic agents and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Studies: Serves as a tool compound for investigating biological pathways, enzyme interactions, and receptor binding assays.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a sophisticated building block for the synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals and natural product analogs.
• Analytical Reference: Employed as a certified reference material (CRM) for method development, validation, and quality control in analytical laboratories.
• Academic & Contract Research: Utilized in university and CRO settings for fundamental chemical research and proprietary client projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	Germerine
CAS No.	508-67-8
Molecular Formula	C₃₇H₅₉NO₁₁
Molecular Weight	693.87 g/mol
Synonyms	Germerine; Germerine alkaloid; Germerine (alkaloid); 3,4-Epoxycevan-6-one, 4,9-dihydroxy-7,8-dehydro-; (3β,4β,16β)-4,9-Dihydroxy-3-(β-D-glucopyranosyloxy)-7,8-didehydrocevan-6-one; Veratrum alkaloid germerine; NSC 169854
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Germerine is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with cGMP guidelines where required for pharmaceutical development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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