Description

α-Isowighteone is a naturally occurring prenylated isoflavone, a secondary metabolite found in specific plants. This compound is of significant interest for its role as a key chemical reference standard and a promising bioactive scaffold in research and development. It is primarily sought after by the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and advanced materials sectors for its unique structural and functional properties. Our supply ensures high-purity material essential for precise analytical and developmental work.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity certified reference material (CRM) for the identification, assay, and impurity profiling of botanical extracts and drug substances in quality control laboratories.
• Bioactivity Research: Serves as a lead compound or intermediate in pharmacological studies investigating antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and enzyme-inhibitory activities.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Employed as a critical analytical standard in the isolation, characterization, and quantification of isoflavonoids from plant matrices.
• Nutraceutical Development: Utilized in the research and standardization of herbal supplements and functional foods that leverage the benefits of prenylated isoflavones.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Provides a pure compound for university and research institute projects focused on phytochemistry, biosynthesis, and structure-activity relationships (SAR).

Basic Information

Product Name	α-Isowighteone
CAS No.	65388-03-6
Molecular Formula	C₂₁H₂₀O₅
Molecular Weight	352.38 g/mol
Synonyms	α-Isowighteone; 3-(2,2-Dimethyl-2H-chromen-6-yl)-7-hydroxy-4H-chromen-4-one; 7-Hydroxy-3-(2,2-dimethyl-2H-1-benzopyran-6-yl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one; Iso-wighteone; Wighteone isomer; Prenylated isoflavone; Sophoraflavanone B isomer
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Quality Control

Our α-Isowighteone is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity confirmation and spectroscopic methods for structural verification. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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 (store away from light) and should be handled under inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent potential oxidation.

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.