Description

Decaprenol is a long-chain, unsaturated polyprenol alcohol, a key intermediate in bacterial cell wall biosynthesis. This compound is essential for research and development in the life sciences, particularly in studying bacterial growth mechanisms and developing novel antimicrobial strategies. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D teams, academic researchers, and manufacturers of biochemical reagents targeting the microbiology and infectious disease sectors.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Critical intermediate for studying the biosynthesis of bacterial cell wall components, particularly in Mycobacteria.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a reference standard and potential target for the development of new antibacterial agents and antibiotics.
• Enzymology Studies: Used as a substrate for enzymes involved in the polyprenol pathway, such as decaprenyl phosphate synthases.
• Microbiology: Essential for in-vitro studies of bacterial growth, cell wall assembly, and the mechanism of action of certain drugs.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Incorporated into specialized kits and assays for bacterial identification and susceptibility testing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Decaprenol
CAS No.	15575-04-9
Molecular Formula	C50H82O
Molecular Weight	698.2 g/mol
Synonyms	all-trans-Decaprenol; (all-E)-Decaprenol; Polyprenol-10; Undecaprenol isomer; Decaprenyl alcohol; 3,7,11,15,19,23,27,31,35,39-Decamethyltetraconta-2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30,34,38-decaen-1-ol; Bacterial polyprenol
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Quality Control

Our Decaprenol is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for laboratory chemicals, ensuring reliable performance in your critical research and development work.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at -20°C or below for long-term stability. For short-term use, store at 2-8°C. The material is easily oxidized and light-sensitive; allow the container to reach room temperature in a desiccator before opening to minimize moisture condensation and oxidative degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%

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