Description

9-Hydroxycanthin-6-One is a naturally occurring alkaloid compound belonging to the canthinone chemical class. This high-purity reference standard is critical for research and development in pharmaceutical discovery and natural product chemistry. It is primarily sought by scientists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic research sectors for use as a key analytical standard and a promising bioactive scaffold.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of canthinone alkaloids in drug discovery pipelines and quality control laboratories.
• Bioactivity Research: Serves as a lead compound or intermediate in pharmacological studies investigating potential anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antiviral properties.
• Natural Product Isolation & Synthesis: Acts as a critical benchmark in the isolation, purification, and structural elucidation of related alkaloids from plant extracts, as well as in synthetic chemistry routes.
• Analytical Method Development: Essential for developing and validating advanced analytical methods such as HPLC, LC-MS, and NMR for the detection of canthinone derivatives in complex matrices.
• Biochemical Pathway Studies: Utilized in mechanistic studies to understand the biological activity and metabolic pathways of canthin-6-one alkaloids.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Hydroxycanthin-6-One
CAS No.	138544-91-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₈N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	236.23 g/mol
Synonyms	9-Hydroxycanthin-6-one; 9-Hydroxycanthinone; Canthin-6-one, 9-hydroxy-; 9-Hydroxycanthin-6-on; 138544-91-9; 9-Hydroxy-canthin-6-one; 9-OH-Canthin-6-one
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Quality Control

Our 9-Hydroxycanthin-6-One is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques, including NMR, HPLC, and MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and research documentation needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light 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.