Description

Senkyunolide I is a high-purity, naturally derived phthalide compound, recognized for its significant bioactivity and role as a key chemical marker. Its primary value lies in providing a standardized reference material for research, quality control, and product development in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sectors. This compound is essential for manufacturers and research institutions focused on herbal medicine standardization, pharmacokinetic studies, and the development of new therapeutic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for the identification and quantification of Senkyunolide I in raw materials and finished herbal products.
• Herbal Medicine Quality Control: Serves as a critical marker compound for the standardization of extracts from Ligusticum chuanxiong (Chuanxiong) and related botanicals.
• Bioactivity and Pharmacological Research: Employed in in vitro and in vivo studies to investigate its anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and cardiovascular effects.
• Nutraceutical Development: Integrated into the formulation and quality assurance of high-end dietary supplements targeting circulatory health.
• Analytical Method Development: Used to validate and calibrate analytical methods such as HPLC, UPLC, and LC-MS for accurate compound detection.

Basic Information

Product Name	Senkyunolide I
CAS No.	94596-28-8
Molecular Formula	C12H14O2
Molecular Weight	190.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Senkyunolide I; (3Z)-3-Butylidene-4,5-dihydro-7-hydroxyphthalide; (Z)-3-Butylidenephthalide; (Z)-Ligustilide; Senkyunolid I; Z-3-Butylidenephthalide; 3-Butylidene-7-hydroxyphthalide; Chuanxiong lactone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Senkyunolide I is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and analytical applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant pharmacopeial standards for reference materials.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.