Description

1,2-Didehydrocryptotanshinone is a specialized diterpenoid quinone compound of significant interest in advanced pharmaceutical research and development. This compound matters as a key intermediate and reference standard for investigating novel therapeutic pathways, particularly in cardiovascular and anti-inflammatory applications. It is primarily needed by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D departments, and fine chemical manufacturers focused on developing high-purity active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and botanical extracts.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in drug discovery and natural product analysis.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a critical tool compound in pharmacological studies to investigate mechanisms related to angiogenesis, apoptosis, and inflammatory response.
• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Intermediate: Acts as a key synthetic precursor or intermediate in the production of more complex tanshinone-derived therapeutic agents.
• Natural Product Isolation & Standardization: Employed as a marker compound for the standardization and authentication of Salvia miltiorrhiza (Danshen) extracts in nutraceutical and traditional medicine applications.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for studying the structure-activity relationships (SAR) of diterpenoid quinones.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Didehydrocryptotanshinone
CAS No.	891854-92-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₉H₁₈O₃
Molecular Weight	294.34 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Dehydrocryptotanshinone; Cryptotanshinone, 1,2-didehydro-; (R)-1,2,6,7,8,9-Hexahydro-1,6,6-trimethyl-furo[3,2-c]naphtho[2,1-e]oxepine-10,12-dione; Danshen extract constituent; Tanshinone IIA derivative; Salvia miltiorrhiza quinone
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Quality Control

Our 1,2-Didehydrocryptotanshinone is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant standards for fine chemicals and research materials, ensuring reliability for your critical development work.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Reddish-brown to brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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