Description

5-o-Methylvisamminol is a bioactive natural product and a key chemical reference standard. This compound is valued for its role as a marker compound in the quality control and standardization of herbal extracts and phytopharmaceuticals. It is primarily required by research institutions, analytical laboratories, and manufacturers in the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries for method development, purity assessment, and biological activity studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for the identification and quantification of active constituents in herbal medicines and complex botanical matrices.
• Analytical Research: Serves as a critical standard in HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods for method validation and calibration in phytochemical analysis.
• Bioactivity Studies: Employed in pharmacological research to investigate potential therapeutic effects, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective activities.
• Nutraceutical Quality Assurance: Acts as a marker for the standardization and quality control of dietary supplements derived from plants containing this compound.
• Academic and R&D: Utilized in universities and corporate R&D departments for synthetic chemistry, natural product isolation, and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-o-Methylvisamminol
CAS No.	80681-42-1
Molecular Formula	C15H16O4
Molecular Weight	260.29 g/mol
Synonyms	5-O-Methylvisamminol; 5-O-Methylvisamminol; Visamminol 5-methyl ether; 2-Butanone, 4-(2,3-dihydro-7-hydroxy-2-(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)-5-benzofuranyl)-; 4-[7-Hydroxy-2-(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-yl]butan-2-one
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Quality Control

Our 5-o-Methylvisamminol is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and analytical applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting identity, purity, and other critical parameters.

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). This product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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