Description

(S)-Prunasin CAS NO 99-19-4 is a naturally occurring cyanogenic glycoside, specifically the (S)-enantiomer of prunasin. This compound is of significant interest as a key chiral intermediate and biochemical precursor in the synthesis of more complex natural products and pharmaceuticals. It serves as a critical building block for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors who require high-purity, enantiomerically pure intermediates for advanced synthesis and biochemical studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial chiral precursor for the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used in studies of cyanogenesis, plant defense mechanisms, and enzymatic pathways involving glycosidases.
• Agrochemical Development: Serves as a starting material for researching novel, naturally derived plant protection agents.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a specialized building block in asymmetric synthesis to introduce specific stereochemistry.
• Reference Standard: Utilized as a high-purity analytical standard in quality control laboratories for HPLC, LC-MS, or NMR.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Fundamental compound for the study and semi-synthesis of other cyanogenic glycosides and related metabolites.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-Prunasin
CAS No.	99-19-4
Molecular Formula	C14H17NO6
Molecular Weight	295.29 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-Prunasin; D-Mandelonitrile β-D-glucoside; (R)-Prunasin (enantiomer); D-(-)-Mandelonitrile β-D-glucopyranoside; Amygdalin analog; (S)-Mandelonitrile β-D-glucoside; Prunasin, (S)-form; Cyanogenic glycoside
EINECS	202-737-8

Quality Control

Every batch of (S)-Prunasin is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as enantiomeric purity, assay, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for your critical research and production needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccants or inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% (S)-enantiomer
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.