Description

7-Oxofriedelin is a pentacyclic triterpenoid compound derived from natural sources, recognized for its unique oxidized friedelane skeleton. This high-purity reference standard is critical for analytical research, serving as a key marker compound for quality control and phytochemical studies. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical development laboratories focused on natural product chemistry, metabolic pathway analysis, and the discovery of bioactive compounds.

Application

• Phytochemical Reference Standard: Used as a certified standard in HPLC and LC-MS for the identification and quantification of triterpenoids in plant extracts and herbal products.
• Natural Product Research: Serves as a key intermediate or target molecule in studies investigating the biosynthesis, metabolism, and chemical modification of friedelane-type triterpenes.
• Bioactivity Screening: Employed in in vitro assays to evaluate potential pharmacological activities, such as anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, or cytotoxic effects.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Acts as a starting material or a purity benchmark in the research and development of novel therapeutic agents derived from natural products.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Essential for structural elucidation, spectroscopic calibration, and method development in analytical chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Oxofriedelin
CAS No.	18671-50-6
Molecular Formula	C30H48O2
Molecular Weight	440.71 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Oxo-friedelan-3-one; Friedelan-3-one, 7-oxo-; 7-Oxofriedelan-3-one; NSC 122047; 7-Ketofriedelin; 3-Oxo-7-oxofriedelane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 7-Oxofriedelin is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and chromatographic data is provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and research documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry, well-ventilated area. Keep the container sealed to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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