Description

Trigonelline is a naturally occurring alkaloid and a significant bioactive compound found in various plants, including fenugreek and coffee beans. Its unique chemical structure makes it a valuable intermediate and reference standard for research and development in the life sciences. This product is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmetic industries seeking high-purity botanical extracts and specialized biochemicals. Trigonelline CAS NO 535-83-1 is recognized for its role in metabolic studies and as a marker for product quality and authenticity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Used as a reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate in metabolic and diabetes research.
• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: Incorporated into formulations for its potential health-promoting properties as a key bioactive component of fenugreek and other botanicals.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Employed in advanced skincare products for its antioxidant and potential skin-conditioning benefits.
• Food & Beverage Science: Serves as a flavor precursor and a marker compound for authenticity and quality control in products like coffee and certain spices.
• Agricultural & Plant Science: Utilized in studies on plant metabolism, stress response, and as a potential biostimulant.
• Analytical & Quality Control Laboratories: Acts as a critical high-purity calibration standard for HPLC, LC-MS, and other analytical methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trigonelline
CAS No.	535-83-1
Molecular Formula	C7H7NO2
Molecular Weight	137.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Trigonelline; Caffearine; Coffearin; Gynesine; N-Methylnicotinate; 1-Methylpyridinium-3-carboxylate; N-Methylnicotinic acid betaine; Nicotinic acid N-methylbetaine
EINECS	208-620-5

Quality Control

Our Trigonelline is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification by IR spectroscopy and purity assay by HPLC. We provide full traceability and support our products with detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) upon request, ensuring compliance with research and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a low-humidity environment to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (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.