Description

Monensin Decyl Ester is a chemically modified derivative of the polyether ionophore antibiotic Monensin, where the carboxylic acid group is esterified with decyl alcohol. This modification alters its physicochemical properties, making it a valuable intermediate for research and development in medicinal chemistry and animal health. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and veterinary sectors for developing novel therapeutic agents and studying ion transport mechanisms. The compound is identified by the CAS registry number 164231-69-6.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthetic building block for the development of new antibiotic derivatives and prodrugs with potentially enhanced bioavailability or targeted activity.
• Veterinary Research: Used in studies aimed at creating improved coccidiostats or growth promoters for livestock, leveraging the ionophoric properties of the monensin core structure.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a tool compound in membrane biology to investigate ion transport (particularly Na+/H+ exchange) across lipid bilayers in model systems.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for further chemical modifications, enabling the exploration of structure-activity relationships (SAR) within the polyether ionophore class.
• Reference Standard: Utilized as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and impurity profiling of related monensin compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Monensin Decyl Ester
CAS No.	164231-69-6
Molecular Formula	C46H80O11
Molecular Weight	809.1 g/mol
Synonyms	Monensin Decyl Ester; Monensin 10-Decyl Ester; Decyl Monensin; Monensin Decyl; 164231-69-6; Monensin C10 Ester; Monensin n-Decyl Ester; Polyetherin A Decyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our Monensin Decyl Ester is produced under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including identification by spectroscopic methods and purity assessment by HPLC. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and related substances is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and stored in a dark environment to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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