Description

(+/-)-β-Hydrastine CAS NO 60594-55-0 is a benzylisoquinoline alkaloid, recognized as a key stereoisomeric form of the natural product hydrastine. This compound serves as a critical reference standard and research chemical for analytical and pharmacological studies. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, analytical testing facilities, and academic research institutions investigating alkaloid chemistry and biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity calibrant in HPLC, LC-MS, and GC-MS methods for the quantification of hydrastine and related alkaloids.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in in vitro studies to explore its pharmacological properties, mechanism of action, and metabolic pathways.
• Analytical Method Development: Serves as a critical component for developing and validating analytical procedures for herbal extracts and finished products.
• Quality Control Laboratories: Acts as an external standard to ensure the identity, purity, and potency of raw materials and botanical ingredients.
• Academic Studies: Used in university research for synthetic chemistry, natural product isolation, and structural elucidation projects.
• Contract Research Organizations (CROs): Supplied for client-specific bioassay testing and compound screening programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	(+/-)-β-Hydrastine
CAS No.	60594-55-0
Molecular Formula	C21H21NO6
Molecular Weight	383.40 g/mol
Synonyms	(±)-β-Hydrastine; dl-β-Hydrastine; Racemic β-Hydrastine; Hydrastine, β-; 6,7-Dimethoxy-2-methyl-1-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-6,7-dimethoxy-1-isoquinolylmethyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline; 1(3H)-Isobenzofuranone, 6,7-dimethoxy-3-[(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-6-methyl-1,3-dioxolo[4,5-g]isoquinolin-5-yl)methyl]-; BRN 0093972
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Quality Control

Our (+/-)-β-Hydrastine is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the exacting standards required for research and analytical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and chromatographic data is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.0%

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