Description

Ficaprenol (C60) is a high-purity, long-chain polyprenol compound, specifically a C60 isoprenoid. This specialized biochemical is a critical intermediate in the biosynthesis of various natural products and is valued for its precise chain length and structural consistency. It serves as an essential research tool and a key building block in the development of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and advanced biomaterials for the life sciences and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Biochemical Research: A vital substrate and standard for studying the enzymatic pathways of terpenoid and polyprenol biosynthesis.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of lipid carriers and as a precursor for drug delivery systems and novel therapeutic agents.
• Nutraceutical Development: Serves as a key component in the research and formulation of advanced dietary supplements targeting cellular health.
• Enzyme Studies: Acts as a specific substrate for prenyltransferase and related enzymes in mechanistic and kinetic studies.
• Biomaterial Synthesis: Employed as a monomer or modifier in creating specialized polymers with unique biological compatibility.
• Reference Standard: Provides a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ficaprenol (C60)
CAS No.	15575-05-0
Molecular Formula	C60H98O
Molecular Weight	827.43 g/mol
Synonyms	all-trans-Polyprenol (C60); trans,trans-Ficaprenol; (all-E)-Ficaprenol; Ficaprenol-15; Polyprenol-15; C60-Polyprenol; Prenol, ficaprenol-; Long-chain isoprenoid alcohol (C60)
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Quality Control

Our Ficaprenol (C60) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. For long-term stability, store at -20°C or below under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to prevent oxidation. Allow the container to reach room temperature in a desiccator before opening to minimize moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Area %)
Chain Length (C60)	≥ 90% (by HPLC)
Isomer Purity (all-trans)	≥ 90%
Solubility	Soluble in organic solvents (chloroform, hexane, ether)

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