Description

Furaquinocin B CAS NO 125224-54-6 is a specialized natural product derivative belonging to the furaquinocin class of compounds, known for its unique quinone-furan fused structure. This compound is valued for its potent biological activity, serving as a critical intermediate and reference standard in advanced research and development. It is primarily sought by pharmaceutical research institutions, biotechnology companies, and academic laboratories engaged in the discovery of novel therapeutic agents and the study of microbial metabolites.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a key reference standard and a lead compound in drug discovery programs targeting specific enzymatic pathways.
• Antimicrobial Agent Studies: Used in bioactivity screening and mechanism-of-action research due to its inherent antimicrobial properties.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Employed as a molecular probe to investigate protein interactions and cellular signaling processes.
• Academic Research: Utilized in synthetic chemistry and natural product research for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and total synthesis projects.
• Biocatalyst & Enzyme Inhibition Studies: Acts as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic assays to explore novel biochemical pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Furaquinocin B
CAS No.	125224-54-6
Molecular Formula	C23H22O6
Molecular Weight	394.42 g/mol
Synonyms	Furaquinocin B; 125224-54-6; 5,8-Dihydroxy-2-(1-hydroxyethyl)-3-methoxy-7-methylnaphtho[2,3-b]furan-4,9-dione; Naphtho[2,3-b]furan-4,9-dione, 5,8-dihydroxy-2-(1-hydroxyethyl)-3-methoxy-7-methyl-; Antibiotic Furaquinocin B
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Quality Control

Our Furaquinocin B is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity determination and spectroscopic methods (NMR, MS) for structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your research and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) to minimize oxidation and degradation. The container should be kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Spectrum matches reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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