Description

4,5-Dimethoxycanthin-6-One is a specialized canthin-6-one alkaloid derivative characterized by its distinct dimethoxy substitution pattern. This compound is of significant interest in advanced research and development due to its unique structural framework, which serves as a valuable scaffold for pharmacological studies and synthetic chemistry. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical development teams focused on exploring novel bioactive molecules, particularly in the areas of medicinal chemistry and natural product synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a key intermediate or reference standard in the discovery and synthesis of new therapeutic agents.
• Medicinal Chemistry Studies: Used as a core scaffold for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to develop compounds with targeted biological activity.
• Natural Product Synthesis: Acts as a synthetic target or building block in the total synthesis of complex natural alkaloids.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in vitro studies to investigate interactions with various enzymes or cellular receptors.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity standard for method development and quality control in analytical laboratories (HPLC, LC-MS).
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for chemical education and advanced organic chemistry projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,5-Dimethoxycanthin-6-One
CAS No.	18110-87-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₂N₂O₃
Molecular Weight	280.28 g/mol
Synonyms	4,5-Dimethoxycanthin-6-one; Canthin-6-one, 4,5-dimethoxy-; 4,5-Dimethoxy-1H-pyrano[3,4-g]indol-9-one; 4,5-Dimethoxycanthin-6-on; 18110-87-7
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Quality Control

Our 4,5-Dimethoxycanthin-6-One is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and related substances is provided with every shipment to support your research and compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 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 (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%

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