Description

Platycoside K CAS NO 899447-64-4 is a high-purity, bioactive saponin compound isolated from the roots of Platycodon grandiflorus (Balloon Flower). This compound is valued for its significant pharmacological potential and serves as a critical reference standard and active ingredient in advanced research and development. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and researchers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmeceutical industries for its anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for the quality control and standardization of herbal extracts and finished products.
• Nutraceutical Formulations: Incorporated into dietary supplements for its potential health-promoting benefits, leveraging its natural origin.
• Biomedical Research: Serves as a key investigational compound in preclinical studies targeting inflammation, metabolic disorders, and immune response pathways.
• Cosmeceutical Ingredients: Used in advanced skincare products for its purported anti-aging and soothing properties.
• Traditional Medicine Modernization: Acts as a marker compound for the authentication and potency standardization of Platycodon root extracts.
• Functional Food & Beverages: Potential additive for health-focused food and drink products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Platycoside K
CAS No.	899447-64-4
Molecular Formula	C63H102O33
Molecular Weight	1387.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Platycoside K; 3-O-β-D-Glucopyranosyl platycodigenin 28-O-α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→2)-β-D-xylopyranosyl-(1→4)-α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→3)-β-D-quinovopyranosyl ester; Platycodin metabolite K; Balloon flower saponin K
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Quality Control

Every batch of Platycoside K is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing comprehensive HPLC purity, identification, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C for long-term stability. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a low-humidity environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm
Residual Solvents	Meets ICH guidelines

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