Description

Frangulin A CAS NO 60529-33-1 is a naturally occurring anthraquinone glycoside, specifically a rhamnoside of frangula-emodin, valued for its distinct biological activity. This compound is of significant interest for research and development in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sectors due to its potential therapeutic properties. It serves as a critical reference standard and active ingredient for researchers and manufacturers focused on botanical extracts, natural product chemistry, and drug discovery.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of botanical drugs and preparations containing frangula or cascara extracts.
• Natural Product Research: Serves as a key biochemical tool in pharmacological studies investigating laxative, antimicrobial, or anticancer activities.
• Botanical Extract Standardization: Employed as a marker compound to ensure the potency, consistency, and quality control of herbal supplements.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a high-purity standard for method development and validation in HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic techniques.
• Cosmeceutical Formulations: Investigated for potential use in skincare products due to the bioactive properties of anthraquinone derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	Frangulin A
CAS No.	60529-33-1
Molecular Formula	C21H20O9
Molecular Weight	416.38 g/mol
Synonyms	Frangulin A; 6-Hydroxy-2-methyl-8-[(2S,3R,4R,5R,6S)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydroanthracene-1-carboxylic acid; Emodin 6-O-α-L-rhamnoside; 6-O-α-L-Rhamnosylemodin; 1,6,8-Trihydroxy-3-methyl-anthraquinone-6-rhamnoside; Aloe-emodin 6-rhamnoside; Franguloside A
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Quality Control

Our Frangulin A is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and development. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant standards for reference materials and can provide documentation to meet the needs of GMP and ISO-guided laboratories.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange 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.