Description

Lotaustralin CAS NO 534-67-8 is a cyanogenic glycoside, a secondary plant metabolite of significant interest in biochemical research and product development. This compound serves as a key intermediate and reference standard for studying cyanogenesis, plant defense mechanisms, and metabolic pathways. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical developers, and agrochemical companies engaged in biosynthetic studies, toxicology, and the development of novel bioactive compounds.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a high-purity reference standard in studies of cyanogenic glycoside biosynthesis, metabolism, and enzymatic hydrolysis.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a critical intermediate or starting material for investigating novel pharmacologically active molecules derived from natural products.
• Plant Science & Agrochemicals: Employed in research on plant defense systems, pest resistance, and the development of natural product-based crop protection agents.
• Toxicology & Safety Assessment: Acts as an analytical standard for the detection and quantification of cyanogenic compounds in food, feed, and environmental samples.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Utilized in the isolation, characterization, and synthetic studies of glycosides and other secondary metabolites.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lotaustralin
CAS No.	534-67-8
Molecular Formula	C10H17NO6
Molecular Weight	247.25 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-Lotaustralin; (R)-2-[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-Trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-2-methylbutanenitrile; D-Lotaustralin; 2-Methylbutyronitrile β-D-glucopyranoside; Cyanogenic glycoside from Lotus australis
EINECS	208-597-5

Quality Control

Our Lotaustralin is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and research documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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