Description

Dihydrochelerythrine is a benzophenanthridine alkaloid derived from natural sources, recognized for its distinct biological activity profile. This compound is of significant interest for research and development in the life sciences, particularly for its potential as a biochemical tool and reference standard. It serves as a critical intermediate and active ingredient for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and phytochemical sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a reference standard and key intermediate in the development and study of novel therapeutic agents, particularly for investigating anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anticancer activities.
• Biochemical Studies: Serves as a bioactive probe in enzymatic and cellular assays to study specific biological pathways and mechanisms of action.
• Natural Product Isolation & Standardization: Acts as a marker compound for the quality control and standardization of herbal extracts and phytopharmaceutical products containing related alkaloids.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for basic research in universities and CROs (Contract Research Organizations) focusing on medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and natural product chemistry.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard for method development and validation in HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic techniques.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Dihydrochelerythrine
CAS No.	6880-91-7
Molecular Formula	C21H19NO5
Molecular Weight	365.38 g/mol
Synonyms	13-Methyldihydrochelerythrine; 6,7-Dimethoxy-2-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrobenzo[c]phenanthridin-12-ol; DHC; (+)-Dihydrochelerythrine; NSC 106977; Fagaridine II (ambiguous); Nitidine (related compound, verify structure)
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Quality Control

Our Dihydrochelerythrine is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity determination by HPLC. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and development specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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