Description

Swertisin is a bioactive flavonoid compound, a key marker constituent found in plants of the *Swertia* and *Gentianaceae* families. This high-purity reference standard is essential for research and development in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries, where precise chemical characterization is critical. It is primarily sought by professionals in analytical chemistry, natural product research, and pharmacology for use in method development, quality control, and biological activity studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for the identification, assay, and purity testing of herbal extracts and finished products in quality control laboratories.
• Natural Product Research: Serves as a key analytical standard in the isolation, characterization, and quantification of bioactive compounds from medicinal plants.
• Bioactivity Studies: Employed in *in-vitro* and *in-vivo* research to investigate potential therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and hepatoprotective effects.
• Method Development & Validation: Critical for developing and validating analytical methods such as High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) for herbal medicine analysis.
• Nutraceutical Quality Assurance: Acts as a marker compound to standardize and authenticate botanical dietary supplements containing *Swertia* species or related ingredients.
• Academic Research & Teaching: Used in university and institutional laboratories for chemical education and advanced research projects in phytochemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Swertisin
CAS No.	6991-10-2
Molecular Formula	C₂₂H₂₂O₁₀
Molecular Weight	446.40 g/mol
Synonyms	Swertisin; 5,7-Dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-[3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-4H-chromen-4-one; 6-C-β-D-Glucosyl-5,7-dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one; Swertia japonica flavonoid; 4',5,7-Trihydroxyflavone 6-C-glucoside
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Quality Control

Every batch of Swertisin is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous identity, purity, and potency testing using advanced techniques like HPLC and NMR to ensure compliance with research-grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing all test results and methods, is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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