Description

(+/-)-Myricanol CAS NO 181228-75-1 is a bioactive stilbenoid compound, a racemic mixture of the natural product Myricanol. This compound is valued for its role as a key reference standard and a versatile building block in pharmaceutical and biochemical research. It is primarily sought after by researchers and developers in the life sciences sector for its potential biological activities. Its well-defined structure makes it essential for analytical method development, quality control, and investigative studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for the identification, purity assessment, and quantification of Myricanol in raw materials and finished products via HPLC, LC-MS, or NMR.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a critical reagent in studies investigating its reported biological activities, such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, or neuroprotective effects.
• Natural Product Synthesis: Acts as a key intermediate or a comparative standard in the semi-synthesis or total synthesis of related stilbenoid derivatives.
• Analytical Method Development: Employed to develop and validate chromatographic and spectroscopic methods for the analysis of complex botanical extracts containing stilbenoids.
• Quality Control in Nutraceuticals: Used to standardize and authenticate herbal supplements or extracts that claim to contain Myricanol or related compounds.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Fundamental tool for pharmacological, metabolic, and mechanistic studies within universities and research institutes.

Basic Information

Product Name	(+/-)-Myricanol
CAS No.	181228-75-1
Molecular Formula	C21H26O4
Molecular Weight	342.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Myricanol (racemic); (±)-Myricanol; rac-Myricanol; 9,10-Dihydro-5,7-dihydroxy-2,11-dimethyl-6H-dibenzo[b,e][1,4]dioxocin-3-ol; 1,3-Benzenediol, 5,5'-(tetrahydro-2H,6H-dibenzo[b,e][1,4]dioxocin-2,6-diyl)bis-, (2R*,6S*)-rel-; Stilbenoid Myricanol
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Quality Control

Our (+/-)-Myricanol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or quality standards.

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 compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
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.