Description

Bakkenolide A is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene lactone compound, valued for its unique structural framework and associated biological activities. This compound serves as a crucial high-purity reference standard and a key synthetic intermediate in advanced research and development. It is primarily sought by professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and natural product chemistry sectors for applications ranging from pharmacological screening to the synthesis of novel derivatives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of herbal extracts, drug formulations, and biological samples in quality control laboratories.
• Bioactivity Research: Serves as a lead compound or probe in pharmacological studies investigating anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, or other therapeutic properties.
• Natural Product Synthesis: Acts as a key chiral building block or intermediate for the semi-synthesis or total synthesis of complex natural products and analogs.
• Analytical Method Development: Employed as a known compound to develop and validate analytical methods such as HPLC, LC-MS, or GC-MS for plant metabolite profiling.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Utilized in university and research institute settings for studies in organic chemistry, phytochemistry, and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bakkenolide A
CAS No.	19906-72-0
Molecular Formula	C15H20O2
Molecular Weight	232.32 g/mol
Synonyms	Bakkenolide-A; (-)-Bakkenolide A; (3aR,4S,7R,7aS)-4,7-Dimethyl-3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-1H-4,7-epoxyisoindole-1,3(2H)-dione; 4,7-Epoxyisobenzofuran-1,3-dione, 3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-4,7-dimethyl-, (3aR,4S,7R,7aS)-; Ligularia lactone
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Quality Control

Our Bakkenolide 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 purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support research and industrial applications requiring GMP-grade materials and can provide custom purity specifications upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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