Description

Tricetinidin Chloride is a high-purity flavonoid-derived compound, specifically an anthocyanidin salt, valued for its role as a key reference standard and research chemical. Its primary significance lies in enabling precise analytical work in phytochemistry and natural product research, ensuring accurate identification and quantification in complex matrices. This product is essential for researchers and quality control laboratories in the nutraceutical, botanical extract, and analytical chemistry sectors who require reliable standards for method development and validation.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a primary standard in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) for the quantification of anthocyanidins and related polyphenols in plant materials and finished products.
• Phytochemical Research: Serves as a critical reagent in studies investigating the biosynthesis, metabolism, and structural properties of flavonoid compounds within various plant species.
• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplement Analysis: Employed in the quality control of berry extracts, herbal supplements, and functional foods to verify the presence and concentration of specific bioactive anthocyanidin components.
• Method Development & Validation: Essential for developing, calibrating, and validating analytical methods in compliance with guidelines from pharmacopoeias (e.g., USP, EP) and regulatory bodies.
• Stability Studies: Used as a marker compound in stability-indicating assays to monitor the degradation profile of anthocyanin-rich products over time and under various storage conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tricetinidin Chloride
CAS No.	65618-21-5
Molecular Formula	C17H15ClO7
Molecular Weight	366.75 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5,7,3',4'-Pentahydroxyflavylium Chloride; Tricetinidin; 5,7,3',4',5'-Pentahydroxyflavylium Chloride; 2-(3,4,5-Trihydroxyphenyl)-3,5,7-trihydroxy-1-benzopyrylium Chloride; Flavylum, 2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-3,5,7-trihydroxy-, chloride (1:1); CI 75135; Natural Red 35
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Quality Control

Our Tricetinidin Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR, MS) and purity assessment by chromatographic techniques (HPLC, TLC) to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for use as a reference material. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting batch-specific results.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry environment. This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); prolonged exposure to light, air, or moisture should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Reddish-brown to dark red powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (UV-Vis)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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