Berberine Sulfate

Name: Berberine Sulfate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-035947

About Berberine Sulfate

Berberine Sulfate (CAS 316-41-6) is a high-purity reference standard of Berberine offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C20H18NO8S- and its molecular weight is 432.4 g/mol. Common synonyms include Berberine Sulfate Hydrate and Berberal.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Laboratories use this Berberine standard for identity and assay testing, system suitability checks and method validation supporting ANDA and DMF filings. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Berberine Sulfate
Catalogue No.	VQ-035947
CAS Number	316-41-6
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 sulfate
Molecular formula	C₂₀H₁₈NO₈S-
Molecular weight	432.4 g/mol
Exact mass	432.0753
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	JISRTQBQFQMSLG-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES	COC1=C(C2=C[N+]3=C(C=C2C=C1)C4=CC5=C(C=C4CC3)OCO5)OC.[O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-]
PubChem CID	5351462

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 8
TPSA	129 Å²

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Toxic

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H301Toxic if swallowed
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H331Toxic if inhaled

Precautionary statements: P261, P262, P264, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P316, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P316, P321, P330, P361 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

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 Sulfate?

The CAS Registry Number of Berberine Sulfate is 316-41-6. It is also known as Berberine Sulfate Hydrate, Berberal, Berbinium,8,13,13a-tetradehydro-9,10-dimethoxy-2,3-(methylenedioxy)-, sulfate (2:1).

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Berberine Sulfate?

Berberine Sulfate has the molecular formula C20H18NO8S- and a molecular weight of 432.4 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 sulfate.

What is Berberine Sulfate used for?

Berberine Sulfate 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 Sulfate can I order?

We supply Berberine Sulfate 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 Sulfate?

Yes. Every lot of Berberine Sulfate 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 Sulfate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Berberine Sulfate is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.