Description

8-o-Acetylshanzhiside Methyl Ester is a high-purity, specialized iridoid glycoside derivative of significant interest in advanced research and development. This compound serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard for the study of bioactive natural products, particularly those derived from traditional medicinal plants. It is primarily sought by pharmaceutical R&D teams, analytical laboratories, and manufacturers of high-value nutraceutical ingredients for its role in pharmacological studies and quality control protocols.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for the identification and quantification of iridoid compounds in herbal extracts and finished products via HPLC, LC-MS, or NMR.
• Bioactivity Research: Serves as a key intermediate or probe in pharmacological studies investigating anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, or hepatoprotective activities associated with iridoid glycosides.
• Natural Product Synthesis: Acts as a sophisticated building block or precursor in the semi-synthesis of novel analogs for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Quality Control & Standardization: Employed by quality assurance laboratories to standardize and authenticate complex botanical extracts, ensuring batch-to-batch consistency and regulatory compliance.
• Nutraceutical Development: Utilized in the development and standardization of high-end dietary supplements that leverage the purported benefits of specific iridoid profiles.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-o-Acetylshanzhiside Methyl Ester
CAS No.	57420-46-9
Molecular Formula	C19H28O12
Molecular Weight	448.42 g/mol
Synonyms	8-O-Acetylshanzhiside methyl ester; Shanzhiside methyl ester, 8-acetate; Methyl (1S,4aS,7S,7aS)-7-(acetyloxy)-1-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-4a,7-dihydro-1H-cyclopenta[c]pyran-4-carboxylate; 8-Acetylshanzhiside methyl ester; Acetylshanzhiside methyl ester
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Quality Control

Every batch of 8-o-Acetylshanzhiside Methyl Ester is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous identity confirmation, purity analysis, and impurity profiling to ensure they meet the exacting standards required for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing results from HPLC, NMR, and MS analyses, is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C in a dry environment. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions when possible. For long-term storage, consider desiccant use and storage under inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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