Description

Riccardin A is a specialized, high-purity natural product compound with significant research and development potential. This compound matters for its role as a key reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate in advanced life science applications. Industries that need it include pharmaceutical R&D, biotechnology, and academic research institutions focused on developing novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of related substances in method development and validation.
• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Intermediate: Serves as a critical building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in in vitro and in vivo studies to investigate biological activity and mechanism of action.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Acts as a purified marker compound for the standardization of botanical extracts and natural product libraries.
• Academic & Contract Research: Utilized in university and CRO laboratories for discovery chemistry and pharmacological screening programs.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Riccardin A
CAS No.	85318-25-8
Molecular Formula	C24H22O7
Molecular Weight	422.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Riccardin A; (2R,3R)-2,3-Dihydro-2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-7-methoxy-5-benzofurancarboxaldehyde; Marchantin Q; AY 23910; NSC 339586; LUN 8; 5-Benzofurancarboxaldehyde, 2,3-dihydro-2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-7-methoxy-, (2R,3R)-
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Quality Control

Our Riccardin A is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting compliance with our rigorous internal specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry, well-ventilated area. Keep the container sealed to protect this light-sensitive material from degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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