Description

Glucopiericidin B is a specialized bioactive compound belonging to the piericidin class of natural products. This compound is valued for its potent biological activity, making it a critical intermediate and reference standard in advanced life science research. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D teams, academic researchers, and biotechnology companies focused on metabolic studies and novel therapeutic discovery. Its unique structure offers significant potential for investigating mitochondrial function and cellular energy pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a key reference standard and biochemical tool for studying mitochondrial complex I inhibition and cellular metabolism.
• Academic & Life Science Research: Used in fundamental research to investigate electron transport chain dynamics, ATP production, and related bioenergetic processes.
• Biochemical Pathway Analysis: Employed as a precise inhibitor to map and validate metabolic pathways and enzyme functions in model organisms and cell cultures.
• Drug Discovery Screening: Acts as a positive control or lead compound in high-throughput screening assays targeting metabolic diseases and oncology.
• Production of Analytical Standards: Used to manufacture certified reference materials (CRMs) for quality control and method validation in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Glucopiericidin B
CAS No.	108073-61-6
Molecular Formula	C28H43NO8
Molecular Weight	521.65 g/mol
Synonyms	Glucopiericidin B; Piericidin B glucoside; 4'-O-β-D-Glucopyranosylpiericidin B; 4'-O-β-D-Glucosylpiericidin B; Antibiotic GL-B; GL-B; (2E,4E,6E,8E)-10-[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-Trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-3,5,9-trimethyl-10-oxodeca-2,4,6,8-tetraen-1-yl 3,4-dimethoxy-2-methylpyridine-5-carboxylate
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Quality Control

Our Glucopiericidin B is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes. We adhere to relevant industry standards for research chemicals to support the integrity of your scientific work.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccants or inert atmosphere.

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 (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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