Description

Cucurbitacin Iia is a highly bioactive triterpenoid compound, a key member of the cucurbitacin family known for its potent biological activities. This compound is of significant interest for its role as a lead structure in pharmaceutical research and development, particularly in the study of anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer pathways. It serves as a critical reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and nutraceutical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: As a reference standard for purity and potency in the development of novel anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory therapeutics.
• Biochemical Studies: Used in cell-based assays and in-vitro studies to investigate mechanisms of apoptosis, cell cycle arrest, and signal transduction pathways.
• Natural Product Isolation: Serves as a benchmark compound for the extraction, identification, and quantification of cucurbitacins from plant sources like Cucurbitaceae family plants.
• Preclinical Development: Employed in pharmacological and toxicological evaluations during the drug discovery pipeline.
• Academic Research: A vital tool for universities and research institutes studying the structure-activity relationships of triterpenoids.
• Quality Control: Used as an analytical standard in HPLC and LC-MS methods to ensure the quality and consistency of herbal extracts and finished products.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Cucurbitacin Iia
CAS No.	58546-34-2
Molecular Formula	C₃₂H₄₆O₈
Molecular Weight	558.71 g/mol
Synonyms	Cucurbitacin IIa; Cucurbitacin Iia; 23,24-Dihydrocucurbitacin F; Dihydrocucurbitacin F; Elatericin B; 2β,16α,20(R),25-Tetrahydroxy-9β-methyl-19-norlanosta-5,23-diene-3,11,22-trione; 3β-Hydroxy-2,16,20,25-tetrahydroxy-9-methyl-19-nor-9β-lanosta-5,23-diene-11,22-dione
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Quality Control

Our Cucurbitacin Iia is produced under strict quality management systems 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. We adhere to relevant industry standards for high-purity reference materials, and our quality protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider storing at 2-8°C. Keep the container sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
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.