Description

Onopordopicrin is a bioactive sesquiterpene lactone, a class of compounds known for their significant biological and pharmacological properties. This high-purity compound is valued for its role as a key reference standard and active research material in life science discovery. It is essential for researchers and developers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and agrochemical sectors who require reliable, well-characterized compounds for advanced studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a critical reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate in the development of novel therapeutics.
• Biological Studies: Used as a probe to investigate biological pathways, enzyme interactions, and cellular mechanisms due to its specific bioactivity.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Acts as a purified marker compound for the authentication, standardization, and quality control of plant extracts and herbal products.
• Agrochemical Development: Evaluated for its potential bioactive properties in the research and formulation of new crop protection agents.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Employed in universities and research institutes for chemical synthesis, structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies, and pharmacological screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	Onopordopicrin
CAS No.	19889-00-0
Molecular Formula	C17H20O6
Molecular Weight	320.34 g/mol
Synonyms	Onopordopicrin; 2-Butenoic acid, 2-methyl-, (1aR,4E,5S,6S,7R,7aR,9aS,9bS)-decahydro-1a,5,6-trihydroxy-1a,6,9b-trimethyl-3-oxo-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]benz[1,2-e]azulen-4-yl ester, (4E)-; 4,5-Epoxy-3-(2-methylbut-2-enoyloxy)-10,14-dihydroxygermacra-1,11(13)-dien-6,12-olide; (1aR,4E,5S,6S,7R,7aR,9aS,9bS)-4,5-Epoxy-3-(2-methylbut-2-enoyloxy)-10,14-dihydroxygermacra-1,11(13)-dien-6,12-olide
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Quality Control

Our Onopordopicrin is manufactured under strict quality management systems 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 development with materials that meet the stringent requirements for reference standards and advanced chemical synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). For long-term stability, consider storage under inert atmosphere at -20°C. Keep container tightly sealed in a dry environment to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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