Description

Solanine is a naturally occurring glycoalkaloid poison found in species of the nightshade family, primarily known for its role in plant defense. This compound is of significant interest in the fields of biochemistry, pharmacology, and food safety research. It serves as a critical reference standard and research chemical for scientists and quality control laboratories globally, particularly those focused on toxicology, natural product analysis, and agricultural science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Research: Used as a reference standard in studies investigating its toxicological effects, potential anti-cancer properties, and mechanisms of action on cell membranes and acetylcholinesterase inhibition.
• Food Safety & Quality Control: Essential for the quantitative analysis of solanine and related glycoalkaloids (like chaconine) in potato crops, processed foods, and agricultural products to ensure consumer safety.
• Biochemical Reagent: Employed in enzymatic assays and as a tool compound in cell biology to study apoptosis, necrosis, and other cellular processes.
• Academic & Analytical Laboratories: Serves as a high-purity calibrant and standard for method development and validation in techniques such as HPLC, LC-MS, and GC-MS.
• Plant Science & Agrochemical Research: Studied for its natural pesticidal and fungicidal properties, contributing to the development of natural plant protection strategies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Solanine
CAS No.	51938-42-2
Molecular Formula	C45H73NO15
Molecular Weight	868.07 g/mol
Synonyms	α-Solanine; Solanine (glycoalkaloid); α-Chaconine solatriose; Solatunine; (3β)-Solanid-5-en-3-yl O-6-deoxy-α-L-mannopyranosyl-(1→2)-O-[6-deoxy-α-L-mannopyranosyl-(1→4)]-β-D-glucopyranoside; Potato glycoalkaloid; NSC 169865
EINECS	257-560-1

Quality Control

Our Solanine is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant research and analytical standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; ensure the container is kept sealed in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%

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