Berberine

Name: Berberine
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-035948

About Berberine

Berberine (CAS 2086-83-1) is a high-purity reference standard of Berberine offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C20H18NO4+, molecular weight 336.4 g/mol. It is also known as Berberine Hydrochloride or Umbellatine.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

As a reference sample of Berberine, it is used for identification, assay and impurity-profiling work during analytical method development, validation (AMV) and routine QC. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Berberine in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Berberine
Catalogue No.	VQ-035948
CAS Number	2086-83-1
IUPAC name	16,17-dimethoxy-5,7-dioxa-13-azoniapentacyclo[11.8.0.02,10.04,8.015,20]henicosa-1(13),2,4(8),9,14,16,18,20-octaene
Molecular formula	C₂₀H₁₈NO₄⁺
Molecular weight	336.4 g/mol
Exact mass	336.1236
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	YBHILYKTIRIUTE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	COC1=C(C2=C[N+]3=C(C=C2C=C1)C4=CC5=C(C=C4CC3)OCO5)OC
PubChem CID	2353

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	3.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 4
TPSA	40.8 Å²
Synonyms	9,10-Dimethoxy-5,6-dihydro-[1,3]dioxolo-[4,5-g]isoquinolino[3,2-a]isoquinolin-7-ium, Berberine Hydrochloride, Umbellatine, Berberin, Berbericine, Majarine, Thalsine, Umbellatin, Berberone, Benzo(g)-1,3-benzodioxolo(5,6-a)quinolizinium, 5,6-dihydro-9,10-dimethoxy-, Benzo[g]-1,3-benzodioxolo[5,6-a]quinolizinium, 5,6-dihydro-9,10-dimethoxy-, 9,10-dimethoxy-5,6-dihydro[1,3]dioxolo[4,5-g]isoquino[3,2-a]isoquinolin-7-ium

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Berberine?

The CAS Registry Number of Berberine is 2086-83-1. It is also known as 9,10-Dimethoxy-5,6-dihydro-[1,3]dioxolo-[4,5-g]isoquinolino[3,2-a]isoquinolin-7-ium, Berberine Hydrochloride, Umbellatine.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Berberine?

Berberine has the molecular formula C20H18NO4+ and a molecular weight of 336.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 16,17-dimethoxy-5,7-dioxa-13-azoniapentacyclo[11.8.0.02,10.04,8.015,20]henicosa-1(13),2,4(8),9,14,16,18,20-octaene.

What is Berberine used for?

Berberine is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Berberine. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Berberine can I order?

We supply Berberine in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Berberine?

Yes. Every lot of Berberine is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Berberine be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Berberine worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.