Description

Kuwanon E is a bioactive prenylated flavonoid compound isolated from the root bark of the mulberry tree (*Morus alba* L.). This natural product is of significant interest for its distinct chemical structure and associated biological properties. It serves as a valuable reference standard and research material for scientists in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and life science sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a high-purity reference standard in analytical method development and validation for quality control of herbal extracts and formulations.
• Bioactivity Studies: Investigated for its potential pharmacological activities, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial effects in preclinical research.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Serves as a key compound for structural elucidation, synthesis studies, and chemotaxonomic research within the flavonoid class.
• Nutraceutical Development: Employed as a marker compound to standardize and authenticate mulberry root bark extracts intended for dietary supplements.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional laboratories for teaching and advanced research into plant-derived secondary metabolites.

Basic Information

Product Name	Kuwanon E
CAS No.	68401-05-8
Molecular Formula	C40H36O11
Molecular Weight	692.71 g/mol
Synonyms	Kuwanon E; Morusin G; (2R,3R)-3,5,7-Trihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-8,8-dimethyl-10-(3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl)-4,9-dioxo-2,3,8,9-tetrahydro-4H,10H-pyrano[2,3-f]chromen-3-yl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate; 3,5,7-Trihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-8,8-dimethyl-10-(3-methyl-2-butenyl)-4,9-dioxo-2,3-dihydro-4H,8H-pyrano[2,3-f]chromen-3-yl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate
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Quality Control

Our Kuwanon E is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, typically determined by advanced chromatographic methods like HPLC and LC-MS. We support research and development with materials that meet the stringent requirements for reference standards.

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 light brown powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (MS)	Conforms to structure
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.