Description

Pseudohypericin is a naturally occurring naphthodianthrone derivative, a key active constituent found in plants of the *Hypericum* genus. This compound is of significant interest for its role as a precursor in the biosynthesis of hypericin, a molecule with well-documented photodynamic and biological activities. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and advanced chemical synthesis sectors for developing novel therapeutic agents and reference standards.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard in the study and production of hypericin and related photodynamic compounds.
• Natural Product Isolation & Standardization: Used as a marker compound for the quality control and standardization of *Hypericum perforatum* (St. John's Wort) extracts.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies investigating biosynthetic pathways, enzyme activity, and the biological mechanisms of naphthodianthrones.
• Advanced Organic Synthesis: Acts as a sophisticated building block for the chemical synthesis of novel analogs with potential enhanced pharmacological profiles.
• Analytical Reference Material: Provides a high-purity standard for analytical methods such as HPLC, LC-MS, and NMR in laboratory and quality control settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pseudohypericin
CAS No.	55954-61-5
Molecular Formula	C₃₀H₁₆O₉
Molecular Weight	520.44 g/mol
Synonyms	Pseudohypericin; 4,5,7,4',5',7'-Hexahydroxy-2,2'-dimethylnaphthodianthrone; 1,3,4,6,8,13-Hexahydroxy-10,11-dimethylphenanthro[1,10,9,8-opqra]perylene-7,14-dione; Cyclopseudohypericin (isomer); Hypericum red (related pigment); Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our Pseudohypericin is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods. We support research and commercial applications requiring GMP-grade materials and can provide documentation to meet rigorous regulatory standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to brown 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 %
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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