Description

Atherospermine is a naturally occurring alkaloid compound with the CAS registry number 5531-98-6. This bioactive molecule is of significant interest in pharmaceutical and life science research due to its unique structural properties and potential biological activities. It serves as a critical reference standard and intermediate for researchers and developers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Used as a high-purity reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate in drug discovery programs.
• Biochemical Studies: Employed as a tool compound to investigate biological pathways, enzyme interactions, and cellular mechanisms.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Serves as a key compound for the isolation, characterization, and synthesis of related alkaloids.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a certified reference material (CRM) for method development, validation, and quality control in HPLC, LC-MS, and other analytical techniques.
• Academic Research: A vital reagent for universities and research institutes studying the chemistry and pharmacology of natural alkaloids.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Atherospermine
CAS No.	5531-98-6
Molecular Formula	C21H25NO5
Molecular Weight	371.43 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-Atherosperminine; Atherosperminine; NSC 5109; 16,17-Didehydro-16-(hydroxymethyl)-19-methyl-20-oxa-4-azayohimban-17-ol; 16,17-Didehydro-16-(hydroxymethyl)-19-methyl-20-oxa-4-azayohimban-17-ol, (16E)-; (16E)-16,17-Didehydro-16-(hydroxymethyl)-19-methyl-20-oxa-4-azayohimban-17-ol
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Quality Control

Our Atherospermine is manufactured 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, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and specification compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled and stored away from direct light exposure to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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