Description

Sophocarpine is a bioactive alkaloid compound derived from the *Sophora flavescens* plant, valued for its significant pharmacological properties. This high-purity ingredient is essential for research and development in modern medicine, offering a reliable standard for quality and consistency. It is primarily sought by the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and advanced life science research industries for applications in drug discovery and therapeutic formulation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a critical starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents.
• Biomedical Research: Used as a reference standard in pharmacological studies investigating anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and anti-viral activities.
• Natural Product Extraction: A key marker compound for the quality control and standardization of herbal extracts from *Sophora* species.
• Preclinical Development: Employed in *in vitro* and *in vivo* studies to elucidate mechanisms of action and assess bioavailability.
• Analytical Chemistry: Functions as a high-purity certified reference material (CRM) for HPLC, LC-MS, and other analytical method development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sophocarpine
CAS No.	78003-71-1
Molecular Formula	C15H22N2O
Molecular Weight	246.35 g/mol
Synonyms	(+)-Sophocarpine; Sophocarpin; Matridin-15-one; NSC 146051; Kushenin; 13,14-Didehydromatridin-15-one; 7,11b-Dehydromatridine-15-one; Sophocarpine (alkaloid)
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Quality Control

Our Sophocarpine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with cGMP guidelines for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and research-grade materials.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.2%
Heavy Metals	≤20 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.