Description

Herboxidiene is a potent, naturally occurring polyketide compound with significant biological activity. This molecule serves as a valuable chemical tool and reference standard in life science research and pharmaceutical development. It is primarily utilized by researchers in the fields of oncology, molecular biology, and medicinal chemistry. The compound is offered under the identifier CAS NO 142861-00-5 to ensure precise sourcing and traceability.

Application

• Biomedical Research: Used as a reference standard and tool compound in studies investigating cellular mechanisms, particularly in cancer biology.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a lead compound or a key intermediate in the synthesis and screening of novel therapeutic agents.
• Mechanistic Studies: Employed in biochemical and pharmacological research to study specific biological pathways and protein interactions.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional laboratories for fundamental research in natural product chemistry and bioactivity.
• Contract Research Organizations (CROs): Supplied to CROs for client-sponsored drug discovery and development projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	Herboxidiene
CAS No.	142861-00-5
Molecular Formula	C21H30O6
Molecular Weight	378.46 g/mol
Synonyms	Herboxidiene; GEX1A; GEX 1A; GEX-1A; (-)-Herboxidiene; (3R,4S,5S,6R,8S,10S,11S,12R,13S,14E,16E,18E,20S)-4,5,11,13-Tetrahydroxy-3,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20-nonamethyl-10-propenyl-1-oxacycloeicosa-14,16,18-triene-2,9,19-trione
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Quality Control

Our Herboxidiene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting the specific results for your records.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. For long-term stability, store at -20°C or below. Allow the product to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture condensation. The container should be kept in a dry, well-ventilated area designated for research chemicals.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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