Description

16-Oxokahweol is a specialized diterpenoid compound derived from coffee beans, identified by CAS NO 108664-99-9. This high-purity reference standard is critical for analytical research and quality control in the food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical industries. It is primarily sought by researchers and quality assurance professionals for the identification, quantification, and study of bioactive coffee constituents.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for the precise quantification of kahweol derivatives in coffee and coffee-based products via HPLC, LC-MS, or GC-MS.
• Phytochemical & Natural Product Research: Serves as a key compound in studies investigating the biosynthesis, metabolism, and biological activities of coffee diterpenes.
• Food & Beverage Quality Control: Essential for developing and validating analytical methods to ensure the authenticity, purity, and consistent composition of premium coffee extracts and supplements.
• Nutraceutical Development: Employed in the research and standardization of dietary supplements aimed at delivering consistent levels of specific coffee bioactives.
• Pharmacological Screening: Utilized as a pure compound in in vitro and in vivo studies to evaluate potential health-modulating properties such as antioxidant or enzyme-modulating effects.

Basic Information

Product Name	16-Oxokahweol
CAS No.	108664-99-9
Molecular Formula	C20H28O3
Molecular Weight	316.44 g/mol
Synonyms	16-Oxokahweol; 16-Oxo-kahweol; Kahweol, 16-oxo-; 3b-Hydroxy-13-methyl-6,7,8,9,11,12,13,14,15,16-decahydro-5H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-one; (3β)-13-Methyl-6,7,8,9,11,12,13,14,15,16-decahydro-5H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,17-diol 17-oxo derivative
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Quality Control

Every batch of 16-Oxokahweol is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, ensuring traceability and compliance with research-grade standards. Our quality commitment supports reliable and reproducible results for your critical analytical and development work.

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 under an inert atmosphere at -20°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%

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