Description

Solanidine is a steroidal alkaloid, a key aglycone metabolite derived from solanine and chaconine found in plants of the Solanaceae family. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical research and pharmaceutical development due to its role as a precursor and its specific biological activities. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and life science sectors for analytical standards, reference materials, and as a building block for more complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a reference standard and analytical marker for the study of glycoalkaloid metabolism, toxicity, and potential therapeutic applications.
• Biochemical Studies: Serves as a crucial intermediate or starting material in the synthesis of other steroidal compounds and for investigating biosynthetic pathways.
• Agrochemical Analysis: Employed as a standard in quality control and safety testing for food crops like potatoes and tomatoes to monitor glycoalkaloid content.
• Toxicology & Safety Assessment: Essential for calibrating equipment and validating methods in studies assessing the health impacts of solanaceous plant consumption.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A vital reagent for universities and corporate R&D departments focusing on natural product chemistry and plant biochemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Solanidine
CAS No.	80-78-4
Molecular Formula	C27H43NO
Molecular Weight	397.64 g/mol
Synonyms	Solanid-5-en-3β-ol; (3β)-Solanid-5-en-3-ol; Solanidan-3β-ol; Solatubine; Puraquine B; NSC 528080; Solanid-5-en-3β-ol (8CI); 22,26-Epimino-5α-cholestan-3β-ol
EINECS	201-310-9

Quality Control

Our Solanidine is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC purity, identity confirmation via IR and NMR, and residual solvent analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is supplied with each batch to support your research and compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment 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%
Melting Point	218 - 222 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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