Description

Alantol is a high-purity sesquiterpene lactone compound, also known as Alantolactone, derived from natural sources such as *Inula helenium*. This compound is valued for its distinct biological activity and serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard in advanced research and development. It is essential for industries focused on pharmaceutical discovery, high-value agrochemicals, and fine chemical synthesis. Our global supply ensures consistent quality and reliable availability for your most demanding projects.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biomedical Research: Used as a reference standard and bioactive compound in pharmacological studies, particularly in oncology and immunology research.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Acts as a purified standard for the analysis and quality control of plant extracts and herbal products.
• Agrochemical Development: Investigated for its potential as a lead compound in developing new, naturally-derived plant protection agents.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a chiral starting material or intermediate in asymmetric synthesis and the production of specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Alantol
CAS No.	1397-83-7
Molecular Formula	C15H20O2
Molecular Weight	232.32 g/mol
Synonyms	Alantolactone; Helenin; (3aR,5S,9aR,9bS)-3a,5,6,7,8,9,9a,9b-Octahydro-5-hydroxy-3a,9-dimethylnaphtho[2,1-b]furan-2(3H)-one; Elecampane Camphor; Inula Camphor; (3aR,5S,9aR,9bS)-5-Hydroxy-3a,9-dimethyldodecahydronaphtho[2,1-b]furan-2-one
EINECS	215-748-8

Quality Control

Our Alantol is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with cGMP guidelines for pharmaceutical intermediates and can provide material suitable for use as a reference standard. Certificates of Analysis are available upon request for your quality assurance review.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	78 - 82 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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