Description

Solenopsin CAS NO 137038-57-4 is a piperidine alkaloid that serves as the primary venom component of fire ants (*Solenopsis* spp.). This compound is of significant interest due to its potent biological activity, which underpins its role in chemical ecology and defense. It is a key material for researchers and developers in the fields of agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and biochemical research, particularly for studying insect venom, developing novel bioactive compounds, and exploring potential therapeutic or pesticidal applications.

Application

• Biochemical Research: As a reference standard and active component for studying the mechanism of fire ant venom, its toxicology, and allergic responses.
• Agrochemical Development: Serves as a lead compound or a synthetic target for the research and development of new, biologically-inspired insecticides and pest control agents.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Investigated for its potential pharmacological properties, including its effects on the nervous system, for the discovery of new drug candidates or molecular probes.
• Chemical Ecology Studies: Used to understand insect-plant and insect-insect interactions, predator-prey relationships, and the evolution of chemical defense mechanisms.
• Analytical Standard: Employed as a high-purity standard in analytical laboratories for method development, validation, and quality control testing related to alkaloid analysis.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for synthetic chemistry projects aiming to replicate its structure, study structure-activity relationships (SAR), or create novel derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	Solenopsin
CAS No.	137038-57-4
Molecular Formula	C17H35N
Molecular Weight	253.47 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-6-n-undecylpiperidine; (2R,6R)-2-Methyl-6-undecylpiperidine; *trans*-2-Methyl-6-undecylpiperidine; Fire Ant Venom Alkaloid; Solenopsin A; Dehydro-solenopsin precursor; Piperidine, 2-methyl-6-undecyl-, (2R,6R)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Solenopsin is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for fine chemicals, ensuring material integrity for your critical research and development projects.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C for long-term stability. This product is easily oxidized and light-sensitive.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or oil
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Area %)
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%

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