Description

15,16-Dihydrotanshindiol B is a high-purity, specialized diterpenoid compound derived from the Salvia miltiorrhiza (Danshen) plant. This compound is of significant interest for its role as a key intermediate and reference standard in advanced pharmaceutical and nutraceutical research. It is primarily sought by research institutions and manufacturers in the life sciences sector for the development of novel therapeutic agents targeting cardiovascular and inflammatory conditions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a certified standard for the quality control and quantification of active ingredients in herbal extracts and finished pharmaceutical products.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a critical intermediate or probe in pharmacological studies investigating mechanisms of action related to antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cardioprotective effects.
• Natural Product Synthesis: Acts as a building block or precursor in the semi-synthesis of more complex diterpenoid analogs for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Nutraceutical Development: Employed in the formulation and standardization of high-end dietary supplements where precise active constituent levels are required.
• Analytical Method Development: Utilized to develop and validate analytical methods such as HPLC, LC-MS, or TLC for the identification and purity assessment of Danshen-derived products.

Basic Information

Product Name	15,16-Dihydrotanshindiol B
CAS No.	891854-86-7
Molecular Formula	C18H16O5
Molecular Weight	312.32 g/mol
Synonyms	15,16-Dihydrotanshinodiol B; (4bS,8aS)-4b,5,6,7,8,8a,9,10-Octahydro-1,4b-dihydroxy-7,7-dimethyl-2H-phenanthrene-2,8(3H)-dione; Dihydrotanshindiol B; Danshen diterpenoid derivative; Tanshinone analog; Salvia miltiorrhiza diterpene; Cryptotanshinone derivative
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Quality Control

Our 15,16-Dihydrotanshindiol B 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 purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for reference materials, and our quality protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider storing at 2-8°C.

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	≤ 0.2%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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