Description

Scopolin is a naturally occurring coumarin glucoside, a secondary plant metabolite with significant biochemical interest. This compound matters for its role as a key biosynthetic precursor and its involvement in plant defense mechanisms, making it a valuable reference standard and research chemical. Industries and researchers in phytochemistry, natural product research, and pharmaceutical development require high-purity Scopolin for analytical and investigative purposes.

Application

• Phytochemical & Natural Product Research: Used as a high-purity analytical reference standard for the identification and quantification of coumarins in plant extracts.
• Biosynthetic Pathway Studies: Serves as a critical intermediate in studying the biosynthesis of complex coumarin derivatives in plants.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Investigated for its potential biological activities and as a lead compound for drug discovery initiatives.
• Quality Control in Herbal Medicine: Employed in the standardization and quality assurance of herbal preparations containing Scopolin or related compounds.
• Academic Research & Teaching: Used in university laboratories for educational and advanced research projects in organic and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Scopolin
CAS No.	531-44-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₈O₉
Molecular Weight	354.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Scopolin; Esculin 7-methyl ether; 7-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-Trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxychromen-2-one; 7-Glucosyloxy-6-methoxycoumarin; 6-Methoxy-7-β-D-glucopyranosyloxycoumarin; β-D-Glucopyranoside, 7-hydroxy-6-methoxy-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one; Chrysatropic acid 7-glucoside
EINECS	208-517-5

Quality Control

Our Scopolin is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC chromatograms, to support your research. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other critical parameters is available for every batch upon request.

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); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent absorption of moisture.

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	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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