Description

Tanshinone I CAS NO 568-73-0 is a bioactive diterpenoid quinone, a key active constituent isolated from the traditional medicinal herb *Salvia miltiorrhiza* (Danshen). This compound is valued for its significant pharmacological properties, making it a critical reference standard and a promising candidate for research and development. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and life science sectors for its potential in cardiovascular and anti-inflammatory applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity certified reference material (CRM) for quality control and analytical method development in herbal medicine and drug manufacturing.
• Biomedical Research: Investigated for its cardioprotective, anti-atherosclerotic, and neuroprotective effects in preclinical studies.
• Anti-inflammatory Agent Development: Serves as a lead compound in the research of novel anti-inflammatory and antioxidant therapeutics.
• Natural Product & Nutraceutical Formulation: Incorporated into advanced dietary supplements targeting cardiovascular health.
• Cosmeceutical Ingredients: Explored for use in skincare products for its potential antioxidant and anti-aging properties.
• Academic & Clinical Research: Essential for pharmacological, pharmacokinetic, and metabolic pathway studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tanshinone I
CAS No.	568-73-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₁₂O₃
Molecular Weight	276.29 g/mol
Synonyms	1,6-Dimethylphenanthro[1,2-b]furan-10,11-dione; Tanshinone I; Danshenxinkun A; NSC 122180; Tanshinon I; Salvia miltiorrhiza diterpenoid quinone I
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Quality Control

Our Tanshinone I is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant standards for reference materials.

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 light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
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.