Description

Tricycloalternarene 2B is a specialized secondary metabolite belonging to the class of tricycloalternarene compounds. This high-purity reference standard is critical for analytical research, method development, and quality control in the life sciences. It is primarily utilized by researchers and quality assurance professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and agrochemical sectors for the identification and quantification of related metabolites.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for the calibration of analytical instruments and as a benchmark in the identification and purity assessment of related natural products.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a key intermediate or marker in studies investigating fungal metabolism, biosynthetic pathways, and the biological activity of alternaria toxins.
• Method Development & Validation: Essential for developing and validating precise analytical methods, such as HPLC and LC-MS, for complex natural product matrices.
• Quality Control (QC) Testing: Employed in QC laboratories to ensure the specificity and accuracy of assays for fungal-derived compounds in raw materials or finished products.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Used in universities and research institutes for structural elucidation, synthetic chemistry studies, and pharmacological screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tricycloalternarene 2B
CAS No.	103873-59-2
Molecular Formula	C20H30O3
Molecular Weight	318.45 g/mol
Synonyms	Tricycloalternarene B; TCAB; 2,3,4,4a,5,6,7,8-Octahydro-4a,8-dimethyl-2-(1-methylethyl)naphtho[2,3-b]furan-5,9-dione; Alternaria toxin derivative; (4aS,8R)-4a,8-Dimethyl-2-propan-2-yl-3,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydronaphtho[2,3-b]furan-5,9-dione
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Quality Control

Our Tricycloalternarene 2B is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC purity, NMR, and MS confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting the specific results for your quality assurance records.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider storing at -20°C under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	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.