Description

Saikogenin A is a triterpenoid saponin aglycone, a key chemical entity derived from the hydrolysis of saikosaponins. This compound matters as a crucial reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate for research and development in pharmacology and natural product chemistry. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, nutraceutical manufacturers, and academic institutions focused on anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and antiviral studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity certified standard for the quality control and quantification of saikosaponins in herbal extracts and finished products.
• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Intermediate: Serves as a critical building block in the synthesis and development of novel therapeutic agents.
• Biomedical Research: Employed in in vitro and in vivo studies to investigate mechanisms of action related to inflammation, liver protection, and viral infection.
• Nutraceutical Development: Incorporated into advanced herbal formulations where standardized saponin content is required for efficacy and consistency.
• Analytical Chemistry: Essential for method development and validation in chromatographic analyses (HPLC, LC-MS) of plant-derived compounds.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Saikogenin A
CAS No.	5092-09-1
Molecular Formula	C30H48O4
Molecular Weight	472.71 g/mol
Synonyms	Saikogenin A; (3β,16β)-3,16,23,28-Tetrahydroxyolean-12-en-11-one; 11-Oxo-β-boswellic acid; 3β,16β,23,28-Tetrahydroxy-11-oxoolean-12-ene; Olean-12-ene-3β,16β,23,28-tetrol, 11-oxo-; Saikogenin A from Bupleurum falcatum; Saikosaponin Aglycone A
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Quality Control

Our Saikogenin A is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR and NMR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or production standards. Specifications can meet the requirements for use as a high-grade reference material.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a 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 crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.2%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents	Complies with ICH guidelines

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