Description

(-)-Bakkenolide C CAS NO 18456-00-3 is a specific enantiomer of a naturally occurring sesquiterpene lactone, valued for its distinct biological activity and stereochemical purity. This compound is of significant interest in advanced research and development, particularly for its potential as a lead structure or reference standard. It is primarily sought by professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and natural product chemistry sectors for applications in drug discovery, pharmacological studies, and analytical method development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a high-purity reference standard or a bioactive lead compound for investigating new therapeutic agents.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Used as a purified isolate for studying the structure-activity relationships of sesquiterpene lactones.
• Biological Screening: Employed in in vitro and in vivo assays to evaluate anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, or other pharmacological properties.
• Analytical Method Development: Acts as a critical standard for calibrating HPLC, LC-MS, or NMR methods to ensure accurate quantification and identification.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Utilized in universities and research institutes for fundamental studies in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(-)-Bakkenolide C
CAS No.	18456-00-3
Molecular Formula	C15H20O2
Molecular Weight	232.32 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-Bakkenolide C; Bakkenolide C; (3aR,4S,5S,9aR,9bS)-Decahydro-5-hydroxy-4-(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)-3a-methylnaphtho[2,3-b]furan-2(3H)-one; (3aR,4S,5S,9aR,9bS)-5-Hydroxy-4-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-3a-methyldecahydronaphtho[2,3-b]furan-2(3H)-one; Petasitolide C
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (-)-Bakkenolide C is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We support research and industrial applications requiring reliable and traceable reference materials.

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). This product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%

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