Description

Aristolactam I is a naturally occurring alkaloid belonging to the aristolactam class of compounds, characterized by its distinctive lactam structure. This compound serves as a critical reference standard and research chemical for analytical and pharmacological studies. It is primarily utilized by researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and natural product chemistry sectors for method development, compound identification, and bioactivity screening.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of herbal extracts and pharmaceutical formulations in HPLC, LC-MS, and TLC methods.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a key intermediate or probe in studying biological pathways, enzyme inhibition, and receptor binding activities.
• Natural Product Isolation & Authentication: Acts as a benchmark compound for the identification and purity assessment of aristolactam derivatives isolated from plant sources.
• Academic & Contract Research: Employed in university and CRO laboratories for synthetic chemistry projects and the investigation of structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Quality Control (QC) & Assurance: Essential for calibrating instruments and validating analytical methods to ensure consistency in raw material and finished product testing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aristolactam I
CAS No.	13395-02-3
Molecular Formula	C17H11NO4
Molecular Weight	293.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Aristolactam I; Aristololactam I; 3,4-Methylenedioxy-5,6-dimethoxyphenanthrene-1-carboxylic acid lactam; 8-Hydroxy-3,4-methylenedioxy-5,6-dimethoxyphenanthrene-1-carboxylic acid lactam; Aristolactam A I; NSC 330836; Phenanthro[3,4-d][1,3]dioxole-5-carboxamide, 6,7-dimethoxy-
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Quality Control

Our Aristolactam I is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and spectroscopic methods (NMR, MS) for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and assay is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to protect this light-sensitive compound from degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5 %

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