Description

17-Hydroxygracillin is a bioactive steroidal saponin derived from natural botanical sources. This high-purity compound is valued 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 pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and natural product development sectors for its specific biological activity and structural significance.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a critical reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate for novel drug discovery programs.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a high-purity calibration standard for HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods in quality control laboratories.
• Natural Product Isolation: Acts as a marker compound for the identification, standardization, and authentication of botanical extracts containing gracillin derivatives.
• Biochemical Studies: Employed in in vitro and cellular assays to investigate mechanisms of action related to steroidal saponin pathways.
• Nutraceutical Formulation: Incorporated into advanced dietary supplement formulations targeting specific health and wellness applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	17-Hydroxygracillin
CAS No.	90308-85-3
Molecular Formula	C45H72O17
Molecular Weight	885.05 g/mol
Synonyms	17-Hydroxygracillin; (25R)-Spirost-5-en-3β,17-diol 3-O-{β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)-[β-D-xylopyranosyl-(1→3)]-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)-β-D-galactopyranoside}; 17-Hydroxy Gracillin; 17α-Hydroxygracillin; Dioscin 17-hydroxy derivative
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Quality Control

Our 17-Hydroxygracillin is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR, MS) for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0 %

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