Description

Licarin B is a naturally occurring neolignan compound, identified by CAS NO 51020-87-2, valued for its distinct biological and chemical properties. It serves as a high-purity reference standard and a key intermediate in advanced research and synthesis. This compound is primarily sought by professionals in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and fine chemical industries for applications in drug discovery, phytochemical analysis, and the development of bioactive ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for the quality control and identification of related compounds in herbal extracts and finished products.
• Bioactive Compound Research: Serves as a key intermediate or target molecule in pharmacological studies investigating anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, or neuroprotective activities.
• Natural Product Isolation & Analysis: Employed as a marker compound in the isolation, purification, and analytical quantification (e.g., via HPLC) of neolignans from botanical sources.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a sophisticated building block or precursor in the synthetic organic chemistry of lignans and related natural product analogs.
• Nutraceutical Development: Incorporated into research for standardizing complex botanical supplements where Licarin B is a characteristic active component.

Basic Information

Product Name	Licarin B
CAS No.	51020-87-2
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₂₂O₅
Molecular Weight	342.39 g/mol
Synonyms	5-[(2R,3R)-7-Hydroxy-3-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-2-yl]-3-methoxyphenol; (-)-Licarin B; Licarin-B; Machilin D; Neolignan F
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Quality Control

Our Licarin B is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and related substance analysis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming identity, purity, and specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

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

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