Description

4,8-Dihydroxy-1-(3-Methyl-2-Butenyl)-9H-Xanthen-9-One is a specialized xanthone derivative, a class of compounds known for their diverse biological activities. This high-purity intermediate is critical for research and development in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for creating novel molecules with targeted properties. It is primarily sought by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for applications in drug discovery, material science, and as a key building block for complex natural product analogs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a core scaffold or precursor in the synthesis of potential therapeutic agents, leveraging the bioactive xanthone structure.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new crop protection agents, such as fungicides or herbicides, due to its complex heterocyclic nature.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile building block for creating specialty chemicals, dyes, and advanced organic materials.
• Natural Product Analogue Development: Employed in medicinal chemistry to synthesize and study analogs of naturally occurring xanthones for enhanced bioactivity.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized as a standard or probe in biochemical assays to study enzyme inhibition or other biological pathways.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable compound for fundamental research in organic chemistry and for scaling up novel synthetic routes.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,8-Dihydroxy-1-(3-Methyl-2-Butenyl)-9H-Xanthen-9-One
CAS No.	17623-64-2
Molecular Formula	C19H18O4
Molecular Weight	310.34 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(3-Methyl-2-butenyl)-4,8-dihydroxy-9H-xanthen-9-one; 4,8-Dihydroxy-1-prenylxanthone; NSC 683941; 9H-Xanthen-9-one, 4,8-dihydroxy-1-(3-methyl-2-butenyl)-; Prenylated Xanthone Derivative
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Quality Control

Our 4,8-Dihydroxy-1-(3-Methyl-2-Butenyl)-9H-Xanthen-9-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets exacting research and industrial-grade specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
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.