Description

Scopoletin CAS NO 92-61-5 is a naturally occurring coumarin derivative, recognized for its significant biological activity and role as a key phytochemical marker. This high-purity compound is essential for research and development in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications, where precise chemical composition is critical. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and researchers in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and agricultural chemical industries for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and UV-absorbing properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and synthesis of novel anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective drug candidates.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control in herbal medicine and botanical extract manufacturing.
• Cosmetic Actives: Incorporated into skincare formulations for its antioxidant properties and potential to protect against oxidative stress.
• Agricultural Research: Studied for its role as a phytoalexin in plant defense mechanisms and potential use in biopesticides.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized in laboratory studies to investigate enzyme inhibition, particularly related to acetylcholinesterase and monoamine oxidase.
• Nutraceutical Ingredients: Employed in the development of standardized herbal supplements where scopoletin content is a marker for potency and quality.

Basic Information

Product Name	Scopoletin
CAS No.	92-61-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₈O₄
Molecular Weight	192.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Scopoletin; 7-Hydroxy-6-methoxycoumarin; 6-Methoxyumbelliferone; Gelseminic acid; Chrysatropic acid; Escopoletin; β-Methylesculetin; Murrayetin
EINECS	202-171-9

Quality Control

Our Scopoletin is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications, ensuring traceability and compliance with relevant standards for research and industrial use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	204°C - 208°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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