Description

Corycavidine CAS NO 521-93-7 is a bioactive isoquinoline alkaloid isolated from plants of the Corydalis genus. This compound is of significant interest for its potential pharmacological properties and serves as a valuable reference standard and research chemical. It is primarily utilized by researchers and developers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and natural product sectors for drug discovery, bioactivity screening, and analytical method development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: As a high-purity reference standard for analytical method development, validation, and quality control in drug discovery pipelines.
• Bioactivity Screening: Used in in vitro and in vivo studies to investigate potential pharmacological effects, including neurological and cardiovascular activities.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Serves as a key marker compound for the identification, authentication, and standardization of plant extracts from Corydalis species.
• Academic Research: A critical reagent for studies in phytochemistry, pharmacology, and biosynthetic pathway analysis.
• Biomarker Development: Potential use in developing assays for metabolic studies or for quality assessment of herbal preparations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Corycavidine
CAS No.	521-93-7
Molecular Formula	C₂₁H₂₅NO₅
Molecular Weight	371.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Corycavidine; (13aS)-2,3,9,10-Tetramethoxy-13-methyl-5,8,13,13a-tetrahydro-6H-isoquinolino[2,1-b]isoquinoline; NSC 169869; Corycavidin
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Quality Control

Our Corycavidine is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR, MS). We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all test results against established specifications to ensure reliability and consistency for your critical research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry, well-ventilated area. Keep the container sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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	≤ 10 ppm

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