Description

Veracevine is a steroidal alkaloid derived from plants of the Veratrum genus. This compound serves as a crucial reference standard and key intermediate in pharmaceutical research and development, particularly for its potent biological activity. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in neurobiological studies, toxicology, and the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of veratrum alkaloids in drug development and quality control.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in neuroscience and pharmacology studies to investigate sodium channel modulation and its effects on cellular excitability.
• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of more complex steroidal alkaloids with potential therapeutic applications.
• Toxicological Studies: Utilized as a standard in forensic and environmental toxicology to identify and quantify veratrum poisoning.
• Academic Research: Applied in university and institutional labs for studying natural product chemistry and structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Analytical Method Development: Acts as a critical component for developing and validating HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	Veracevine
CAS No.	5876-23-3
Molecular Formula	C36H51NO10
Molecular Weight	657.8 g/mol
Synonyms	Veracevine; 3β,4β,12α,14,15β,16β-Hexahydroxy-4,9-epoxycevan-6-one; Veracevin; (3β,4β,12α,14,15β,16β)-4,9-Epoxycevane-3,4,12,14,15,16-hexol-6-one; Veratrum alkaloid
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Quality Control

Our Veracevine is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling, to meet the stringent requirements of research and development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 5.0%

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