Description

Cedrusin CAS NO 75775-36-9 is a specific lignan compound, a secondary metabolite found in plants of the *Cedrus* genus. This compound is of significant interest for its potential biological activities and serves as a valuable reference standard and research chemical. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D departments, and manufacturers of nutraceuticals and high-purity botanical extracts.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Used as a high-purity reference standard for analytical method development, validation, and quality control in drug discovery pipelines targeting natural products.
• Botanical Extract Standardization: Serves as a key marker compound for the identification, authentication, and quantitative analysis of extracts derived from cedar species and other lignan-containing botanicals.
• Bioactivity Studies: Employed in *in vitro* and *in vivo* research to investigate potential pharmacological properties such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, or other therapeutic effects.
• Nutraceutical Ingredient: Used in the formulation and quality assurance of dietary supplements where standardized lignan content is a critical specification.
• Academic Research: A crucial tool for universities and research institutes studying plant biochemistry, natural product chemistry, and the biosynthesis of lignans.
• Cosmetic Science: Investigated for potential applications in skincare formulations due to the antioxidant properties associated with many lignan compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cedrusin
CAS No.	75775-36-9
Molecular Formula	C20H22O6
Molecular Weight	358.39 g/mol
Synonyms	(+)-Cedrusin; Cedrusin (Lignan); 4-[(3S,3aR,6S,6aR)-6-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,3,3a,4,6,6a-hexahydrofuro[3,4-c]furan-3-yl]-2-methoxyphenol; Lignan F; F-Lignan; Cedrusin Lignan
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Quality Control

Our Cedrusin is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for research and analytical applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identification, and impurity profiles, typically determined by advanced chromatographic methods like HPLC. We support compliance with relevant research and development standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to protect from moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
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.