Description

Echimidine is a pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) of significant interest in research and development. This compound is crucial for its role as a reference standard in analytical chemistry and toxicology studies. It is primarily sought by professionals in the pharmaceutical, phytochemical, and agrochemical industries for quality control, method validation, and investigative research into natural product toxicity.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity calibrant in HPLC, LC-MS, and GC-MS for the identification and quantification of pyrrolizidine alkaloids in complex matrices.
• Phytochemical Research: Serves as a key compound in the study of plant biochemistry, biosynthesis pathways, and the ecological role of secondary metabolites.
• Toxicology & Safety Assessment: Essential for in-vitro and in-vivo studies to understand the hepatotoxic and genotoxic mechanisms of pyrrolizidine alkaloids, supporting risk assessment for herbal products and food safety.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in impurity profiling and stability testing of drug substances derived from or contaminated with pyrrolizidine alkaloid-containing botanicals.
• Quality Control Laboratories: A critical component for ensuring the safety and compliance of dietary supplements, herbal medicines, and raw botanical materials by testing for PA contamination.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Used in universities and research institutes for chemical, pharmacological, and toxicological investigations into natural products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Echimidine
CAS No.	520-68-3
Molecular Formula	C20H31NO7
Molecular Weight	397.46 g/mol
Synonyms	Echimidine; (+)-Echimidine; 7-Angeloylretronecine 9-tigloyl ester; 7α-Angeloylretronecine 9β-tigloyl ester; 7-Angeloylretronecine tiglate; 7-Angeloylretronecine-9-tiglate; Echimidin; Echimitin
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Echimidine is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification by spectroscopic methods and purity determination by chromatographic techniques. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results and specifications is provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and research requirements.

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. For long-term storage, consider desiccants or inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.