Description

Hamacanthine B CAS NO 160098-93-1 is a bioactive marine alkaloid belonging to the hamacanthin class, isolated from deep-sea sponges. This compound is of significant interest for its unique structural framework and promising biological activity profile, making it a valuable reference standard and research chemical. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical researchers, academic institutions, and biotechnology companies engaged in drug discovery and the development of novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Drug Discovery: Serves as a key reference standard and lead compound for investigating new therapeutic pathways.
• Biological Activity Screening: Used in high-throughput assays to evaluate potential antimicrobial, antifungal, or cytotoxic properties.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Essential for chemical synthesis studies, structural-activity relationship (SAR) analysis, and marine natural product research.
• Biochemical Tool Compound: Employed in mechanistic studies to understand specific biological interactions and enzyme inhibition.
• Analytical Standard: Provides a certified reference material for method development and quality control in analytical laboratories (HPLC, LC-MS).

Basic Information

Product Name	Hamacanthine B
CAS No.	160098-93-1
Molecular Formula	C20H21N3O2
Molecular Weight	335.40 g/mol
Synonyms	Hamacanthin B; (1R,2S)-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-6-hydroxy-2-methyl-β-carboline-1-carboxylic acid; Marine alkaloid Hamacanthin B; 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-6-hydroxy-2-methyl-1H-pyrido[3,4-b]indole-1-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our Hamacanthine B is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for reference materials, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific research-grade 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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept sealed in a desiccated environment away from direct light exposure to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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