Description

Illudin C is a specialized sesquiterpene fungal metabolite known for its potent biological activity. This compound is of significant interest for its role as a key intermediate and a model compound in the research and development of novel anticancer and antibiotic agents. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, biotechnology companies, and academic institutions engaged in medicinal chemistry and molecular biology. The product is supplied as Illudin C CAS NO 137637-31-1 to ensure precise identification and sourcing for critical research applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a crucial precursor and biochemical tool in the synthesis and study of novel anticancer prodrugs and targeted therapies.
• Antibiotic Mechanism Studies: Used as a reference standard to investigate the cytotoxic mechanisms of natural products against bacterial and fungal pathogens.
• Medicinal Chemistry: Acts as a core scaffold for structural-activity relationship (SAR) studies to develop new derivatives with enhanced efficacy and reduced toxicity.
• Biochemical Assays: Employed in in vitro and cell-based assays to study DNA alkylation, apoptosis induction, and cellular stress responses.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for fundamental research in mycology, natural product chemistry, and cancer biology.
• Reference Standard: Provides a high-purity benchmark for analytical method development, validation, and quality control in related compound synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Illudin C
CAS No.	137637-31-1
Molecular Formula	C15H20O4
Molecular Weight	264.32 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Hydroxy-3,4,4a,5,6,7,8,9-octahydro-4a,9-dimethylnaphtho[2,3-b]furan-2,8-dione; Illudin C; Ptaquilosin; Hypnophilin; (1aR,4S,4aR,7aR,7bS)-Decahydro-1,1,4,7-tetramethylcyclopropa[e]azulen-4,7a-diol; 1a,2,3,7b-Tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-7b-methyl-3-methylene-1H-cyclopropa[a]naphthalene-1,7-dione
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Quality Control

Our Illudin C is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity determination and spectroscopic methods (NMR, MS) for structural confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting the exact specifications and test results. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our clients' regulatory and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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