Description

(-)-Montanine is a naturally occurring isoquinoline alkaloid of significant interest in pharmaceutical research and development. This specific stereoisomer is valued for its unique biological profile and serves as a crucial chiral building block and reference standard. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in neuroscience, medicinal chemistry, and natural product synthesis. The compound is supplied with a focus on high purity and batch-to-batch consistency to support critical R&D and quality control processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for qualitative and quantitative analysis in method development and quality control of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and botanical extracts.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Serves as a key intermediate or lead compound in the synthesis and evaluation of novel therapeutic agents targeting the central nervous system.
• Neuroscience Studies: Employed in pharmacological assays to study receptor interactions, enzyme inhibition, and other mechanisms relevant to neurological conditions.
• Natural Product Isolation & Analysis: Acts as a critical standard for the identification, quantification, and purification of montanine and related alkaloids from plant sources.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Provides a well-characterized compound for biochemical, pharmacological, and synthetic organic chemistry studies in university and government laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	(-)-Montanine
CAS No.	642-52-4
Molecular Formula	C17H19NO4
Molecular Weight	301.34 g/mol
Synonyms	Montanine; (3aS,4S,11bS)-3a,4,5,6-Tetrahydro-3H,11bH-[1,3]dioxolo[4,5-j]pyrrolo[3,2,1-de]phenanthridin-4-ol; (-)-Montanine; Montanine (alkaloid); 1,3-Dioxolo[4,5-j]pyrrolo[3,2,1-de]phenanthridin-4-ol, 3a,4,5,6-tetrahydro-3H,11bH-, (3aS,4S,11bS)-
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Quality Control

Our (-)-Montanine is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment, chiral analysis to confirm stereochemical integrity, and spectroscopic identification (IR, NMR, MS). A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting the results against agreed specifications to ensure compliance with research-grade standards.

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). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity	≥ 99.0% ee
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.