Description

6-o-Demethyl-5-Deoxyfusarubin is a specialized naphthoquinone derivative, a key structural analog of fusarubin, a natural pigment produced by various *Fusarium* fungi. This compound is of significant interest in research and development due to its role as a chemical precursor and reference standard for studying the biosynthesis, structure-activity relationships, and biological properties of related fungal metabolites. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical research organizations, academic institutions, and biotechnology companies engaged in antimicrobial discovery, mycotoxin research, and natural product chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a critical reference standard and building block for synthesizing novel antimicrobial and anticancer agents.
• Mycotoxin & Fungal Metabolite Studies: Used as an analytical standard in the identification and quantification of fusarubin and related compounds in food, feed, and environmental samples.
• Biosynthetic Pathway Analysis: Employed in biochemical research to elucidate the enzymatic steps in the biosynthesis of naphthoquinone pigments in fungi.
• Structure-Activity Relationship (SAR) Studies: Acts as a core scaffold for chemical modification to explore and optimize biological activity profiles.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Utilized in university laboratories for projects in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and mycology.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-o-Demethyl-5-Deoxyfusarubin
CAS No.	132899-03-7
Molecular Formula	C14H12O5
Molecular Weight	260.24 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Deoxyfusarubin; 6-O-Demethyl-5-deoxyfusarubin; 3,5,8-Trihydroxy-2-methoxy-7-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone; 2-Methoxy-7-methyl-3,5,8-trihydroxy-1,4-naphthalenedione; Fusarubin analog; 5-Deoxy-6-O-demethylfusarubin
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Quality Control

Our 6-o-Demethyl-5-Deoxyfusarubin is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for demanding research applications. All materials are accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant ISO guidelines, and our quality systems support compliance with research-grade standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry, well-ventilated area. This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Red to reddish-brown powder or crystals
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%

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