Description

Apigenin 7-o-Methylglucuronide is a specific flavonoid glycoside derived from apigenin, a naturally occurring flavone. This compound is valued for its role as a key analytical reference standard and a bioactive metabolite in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical research. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and research institutions in the pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, and cosmetic industries for product development, quality control, and biological activity studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for the identification, assay, and purity testing of apigenin-related products in pharmacopoeial methods (e.g., USP, EP).
• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplement Research: Serves as a critical marker compound for standardizing herbal extracts and validating the content of apigenin derivatives in finished products.
• Metabolite & Pharmacokinetic Studies: Employed in ADME (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion) research to study the metabolic pathways of apigenin in biological systems.
• Cosmetic Ingredient R&D: Investigated for potential antioxidant and skin-soothing properties in advanced cosmetic formulations.
• Academic & Biological Research: Utilized as a tool compound in vitro and in vivo studies to explore anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, or other mechanistic effects.
• Quality Control & Method Development: Essential for developing and validating analytical methods (HPLC, LC-MS) in quality assurance laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Apigenin 7-o-Methylglucuronide
CAS No.	53538-13-9
Molecular Formula	C22H20O11
Molecular Weight	460.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Apigenin 7-O-methylglucuronide; 7-O-Methylapigenin glucuronide; Apigenin-7-methylglucuronide; 5,7-Dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4-oxo-4H-chromen-7-yl methyl β-D-glucopyranosiduronate; Methyl apigenin-7-glucuronide; Apigenin 7-methyl glucuronide; Apigenin 7-O-(methyl glucuronide)
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Quality Control

Our Apigenin 7-o-Methylglucuronide is produced under a quality management system and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each batch, detailing specifications and results from advanced techniques like HPLC and NMR. The product is suitable for use as a high-purity reference standard in pharmaceutical and research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed in a low-humidity environment to maintain stability and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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