Description

1,3,5,6-Tetrahydroxy-4-Prenylxanthone is a specialized prenylated xanthone derivative, a class of compounds known for their significant biological activity. This high-purity chemical is valued for its role as a key intermediate and reference standard in advanced research and development. It is primarily sought by the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and life science industries for applications in drug discovery, natural product synthesis, and biochemical studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a critical intermediate or reference standard in the synthesis and study of novel bioactive compounds.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Used as a purified standard for the identification, quantification, and isolation of similar xanthone derivatives from botanical sources.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in in-vitro studies to investigate potential biological activities, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, or enzyme inhibitory effects.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Provides a high-purity building block for synthetic chemistry projects and pharmacological studies in university and government laboratories.
• Nutraceutical Development: Explored as a potential active ingredient or marker compound for advanced dietary supplement formulations.
• Analytical Chemistry: Functions as a certified reference material (CRM) for method development and calibration in chromatographic analysis (HPLC, LC-MS).

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,5,6-Tetrahydroxy-4-Prenylxanthone
CAS No.	13179-11-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₉H₁₈O₆
Molecular Weight	342.34 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Prenyl-1,3,5,6-tetrahydroxyxanthone; 1,3,5,6-Tetrahydroxy-4-(3-methyl-2-buten-1-yl)-9H-xanthen-9-one; Garcinone B (a common natural source identification); NSC 683941; 4-(3-Methylbut-2-en-1-yl)-1,3,5,6-tetrahydroxyxanthen-9-one; Prenylated xanthone derivative; Tetrahydroxyprenylxanthone
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Quality Control

Our 1,3,5,6-Tetrahydroxy-4-Prenylxanthone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (IR, MS, NMR). We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specification results. Our quality commitment ensures material suitable for demanding research applications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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