Description

Taxusin is a specialized diterpenoid compound of significant interest in advanced pharmaceutical and biochemical research. This high-purity reference standard is critical for analytical studies, particularly in the investigation of taxane biosynthesis and the development of novel therapeutic agents. It serves as an essential building block and analytical marker for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and natural product chemistry sectors requiring precise and reliable chemical intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity certified reference material (CRM) for quality control and analytical method development in drug discovery and manufacturing.
• Biosynthetic Pathway Research: A key intermediate in studying the complex biosynthetic pathways of taxane derivatives, including the anticancer drug paclitaxel.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Serves as a precursor or model compound for the semi-synthesis of complex diterpenoids and for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Utilized in universities and research institutes for fundamental chemical and biological studies related to plant metabolites and terpenoid chemistry.
• Analytical Method Development: Employed to develop and validate chromatographic methods (e.g., HPLC, LC-MS) for the detection and quantification of taxane-related compounds.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Taxusin
CAS No.	19605-80-2
Molecular Formula	C27H34O8
Molecular Weight	486.56 g/mol
Synonyms	Taxusin; (1S,2S,3R,4S,5R,8S,9S,10R,13S)-4,10-Diacetoxy-2-benzoyloxy-9,13-dihydroxy-1,5,8-trimethyl-15-oxotetracyclo[10.3.1.03,8.03,9]hexadec-11-ene-13-yl acetate; 2α,5α,7β,9α,10β,13α-Hexahydroxy-4α,20-epoxytax-11-en-1-one 2,9,10-Triacetate 13-Ester with Benzoic Acid; NSC 163501
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Quality Control

Our Taxusin is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods (NMR, MS) for structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to maintain stability. For long-term storage, consider desiccants or inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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