Description

Gymnochrome A CAS NO 137363-67-8 is a specialized marine-derived natural product, specifically a brominated phenanthrene derivative. This compound is valued for its unique chemical structure and significant biological activity, making it a critical intermediate for advanced research and development. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical researchers, academic institutions, and biotechnology companies focused on oncology, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial discovery programs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a key reference standard and a promising lead compound in drug discovery, particularly for anticancer and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a potent biochemical tool to study enzyme inhibition, cellular signaling pathways, and apoptosis mechanisms.
• Academic Studies: Employed in university and institutional laboratories for investigating the bioactivity and synthesis of marine natural products.
• High-Throughput Screening (HTS): Utilized as a control or test compound in screening libraries to identify novel therapeutic targets.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a sophisticated intermediate for the semi-synthesis of more complex analogs and derivatives for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Analytical Standard: Provides a high-purity standard for method development and quality control in analytical laboratories using HPLC, LC-MS, or NMR.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gymnochrome A
CAS No.	137363-67-8
Molecular Formula	C15H8Br2O4
Molecular Weight	412.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Gymnochrome A; 3,9-Dibromophenanthro[1,10,9,8-opqra]perylene-1,7,12,17-tetrone; 3,9-Dibromobenzo[10,11]phenanthro[2,1,9,8-opqra]perylene-1,7,12,17-tetrone; Gymnochrome A (marine natural product); Brominated phenanthreneperylenequinone
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Quality Control

Our Gymnochrome A is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and related substances is provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and research documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated area. Keep the container sealed to protect the light-sensitive material from degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red-brown powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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