Description

Emodin-3-Methyl Ether is a methylated derivative of the naturally occurring anthraquinone, emodin. This compound is valued for its role as a key chemical intermediate and reference standard in pharmaceutical and biochemical research. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and research institutions in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and life science sectors for developing and analyzing bioactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis and research of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting metabolic and inflammatory pathways.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a critical reference standard and analytical reagent in the study of plant metabolites and anthraquinone biochemistry.
• Natural Product Standard: Employed as a high-purity calibration standard in HPLC and LC-MS analysis for quality control of herbal extracts and botanical products.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Utilized in research laboratories for investigating structure-activity relationships (SAR) of anthraquinone derivatives.
• Cosmeceutical Research: Investigated as a potential active ingredient in skincare formulations for its bioactive properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Emodin-3-Methyl Ether
CAS No.	521-61-9
Molecular Formula	C16H12O5
Molecular Weight	284.26 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methoxyemodin; Physcion; Parietin; Emodin 3-methyl ether; 1,8-Dihydroxy-3-methoxy-6-methylanthraquinone; 6-Methyl-1,3,8-trihydroxyanthraquinone 3-methyl ether; Rheochrysidin; NSC 407303
EINECS	208-313-5

Quality Control

Our Emodin-3-Methyl Ether is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR). We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; ensure the container is kept sealed in a dry environment away from direct light exposure to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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