Description

Veratramine is a steroidal alkaloid derived from plants of the *Veratrum* genus, recognized by the CAS registry number 60-70-8. This compound serves as a critical reference standard and research chemical in the life sciences, valued for its specific biological activity. It is primarily required by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, academic research institutions, and analytical testing facilities for method development, pharmacological studies, and quality control processes.

Application

Veratramine is utilized in a variety of scientific and industrial research contexts, including:

• Pharmacological Research: As a reference compound for studying sodium channel modulation and cardiovascular effects.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serving as a high-purity analytical standard for method validation and impurity profiling.
• Biochemical Studies: Used in investigations of steroidal alkaloid biosynthesis and structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Academic Research: A key reagent in botanical and natural product chemistry research.
• Quality Control: Employed as a certified reference material (CRM) in the analysis of plant extracts and related products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Veratramine
CAS No.	60-70-8
Molecular Formula	C27H39NO2
Molecular Weight	409.61 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Veratroylveracevine; (3β,23β)-17,23-Epoxy-3-hydroxyveratraman-11-one; Veratraman-11-one, 17,23-epoxy-3-hydroxy-, (3β,23β)-; NSC 199934; Veratramin; CEVACINE; Veratraman-11-one, 17,23-epoxy-3-hydroxy-, (3β,23β)- (8CI)
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Quality Control

Our Veratramine is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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