Description

Ardisiaquinone A CAS NO 18799-05-8 is a specialized, high-purity quinone derivative isolated from the *Ardisia* genus of plants. This compound is valued for its unique chemical scaffold, which serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard in advanced research and development. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic research institutions engaged in drug discovery, phytochemical analysis, and the synthesis of novel bioactive molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Acts as a key intermediate or a reference standard in the synthesis and screening of new therapeutic agents.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Serves as a purified phytochemical standard for the identification, quantification, and biological activity studies of plant extracts.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a tool compound to investigate specific biological pathways and enzyme interactions due to its quinone structure.
• Academic & Contract Research: Employed in universities and CROs for fundamental chemical research and method development.
• High-Purity Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as a building block for the synthesis of more complex, target-oriented molecules in medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ardisiaquinone A
CAS No.	18799-05-8
Molecular Formula	C23H28O4
Molecular Weight	368.47 g/mol
Synonyms	Ardisiaquinone A; 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2-[(1S,4aS,8aS)-decahydro-5,5,8a-trimethyl-2-methylene-1-naphthalenyl]-; (1S,4aS,8aS)-1-(1,4-Dihydro-1,4-dioxo-2-naphthalenyl)-2,3,4,4a,5,6,7,8-octahydro-5,5,8a-trimethyl-2-methylene-1-naphthalenecarboxylic Acid Methyl Ester; 18799-05-8
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Quality Control

Our Ardisiaquinone A is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high 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 high-quality materials.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%

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