Description

Oxypeucedanin is a naturally occurring furanocoumarin compound, a key bioactive constituent found in plants of the *Angelica* and *Peucedanum* genera. This phytochemical is valued for its significant biological activities, making it a crucial intermediate and reference standard for research and development. It is primarily sought by the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and advanced chemical synthesis sectors for its potential in creating novel therapeutic agents and studying biochemical pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a critical reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate for investigating anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and photobiological activities.
• Natural Product Isolation & Standardization: Used as a certified marker compound for the quality control and standardization of herbal extracts, particularly from *Angelica dahurica* and related species.
• Biochemical Studies: Employed in academic and industrial research to study enzyme inhibition, cell signaling pathways, and the mechanisms of furanocoumarins.
• Cosmeceutical Applications: Investigated for potential use in skincare formulations due to its bioactive properties, subject to further safety and efficacy testing.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a sophisticated starting material or building block for the semi-synthesis of more complex coumarin derivatives with targeted biological functions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oxypeucedanin
CAS No.	737-52-0
Molecular Formula	C16H14O5
Molecular Weight	286.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Oxypeucedanin; (+)-Oxypeucedanin; Prangenin; Prangolarin; 5-[(3-Methyl-2-buten-1-yl)oxy]-4-[(3-methyl-2-oxiranyl)-1-oxobutoxy]-7H-furo[3,2-g][1]benzopyran-7-one; 4-[(2R,3R)-3,4-Epoxy-3-methyl-1-oxobutyl]-5-(3-methyl-2-buten-1-yl)oxypsoralen; FEMA 4099
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Quality Control

Our Oxypeucedanin 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. We support research and industrial applications by providing material that meets stringent in-house specifications, with capabilities to align with USP or other pharmacopeial standards upon request.

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 crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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