Description

Fraxin is a naturally occurring coumarin glycoside, a secondary plant metabolite known for its distinct biological activities. This compound is of significant interest for research and development in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sectors due to its potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It serves as a key reference standard and active ingredient for researchers and manufacturers in life sciences, botanical extract production, and advanced material synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Used as a reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate in studies targeting inflammation, oxidative stress, and metabolic disorders.
• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: Incorporated into formulations for its potential health-promoting properties as a botanical extract component.
• Life Science Research: Serves as a biochemical tool and probe in cell-based assays and pharmacological studies to investigate signaling pathways.
• Cosmeceuticals: Explored for use in skincare products for its potential antioxidant and skin-soothing benefits.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a high-purity calibration standard in HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods for quality control of plant extracts.
• Botanical Extract Standardization: Used to standardize and quantify fraxin content in extracts derived from Fraxinus species (ash trees) and other natural sources.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fraxin
CAS No.	524-30-1
Molecular Formula	C16H18O10
Molecular Weight	370.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Fraxetin 8-O-glucoside; 8-(β-D-Glucopyranosyloxy)-6-methoxy-7-hydroxy-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one; 7-Hydroxy-6-methoxycoumarin 8-glucoside; 6-Methoxy-7,8-dihydroxycoumarin 8-glucoside; Paviin; Ash bark extract constituent
EINECS	208-353-7

Quality Control

Our Fraxin is produced and handled under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and related substances, to meet rigorous in-house specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and analytical results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 1.0%

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