Description

Berkeleylactone E is a specialized lactone compound identified by CAS No. 122211-62-5. This high-purity chemical building block is valued for its unique structural framework, which is critical for advanced synthetic chemistry and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for developing novel active ingredients and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators due to its bioactive lactone core.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile precursor for creating complex natural product analogs and specialty chemicals.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies of enzyme inhibition and as a probe molecule in metabolic pathway analysis.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or modifying agent for synthesizing polymers with specific degradation or functional properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Berkeleylactone E
CAS No.	122211-62-5
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Berkeleylactone E; (3S,4R)-3,4-Dihydroxy-5-oxohexanoic acid 1,4-lactone; 3,4-Dihydroxy-5-oxohexanoic acid γ-lactone; 4,5-Dihydro-5-methyl-3,4-furandiol-2(3H)-one; Berkeleylactone E (from Berkeley Pit Lake fungus)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Berkeleylactone E is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with exacting R&D and process chemistry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH limits
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%

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