Description

Calystegine B4 is a polyhydroxylated nortropane alkaloid, a member of the calystegine family known for its potent glycosidase inhibitory activity. This compound is a valuable biochemical tool and research chemical for studying carbohydrate metabolism and enzyme function. It serves the needs of pharmaceutical researchers, biochemists, and agrochemical developers working on enzyme inhibition, metabolic pathway analysis, and potential therapeutic agent discovery.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a specific inhibitor for studying α- and β-galactosidase and β-glucosidase enzymes in metabolic pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Investigated as a lead compound or pharmacophore for developing treatments for diseases like diabetes, viral infections, and lysosomal storage disorders.
• Agrochemical Research: Explored for its potential role in plant-pathogen interactions and as a basis for developing novel plant growth regulators or pesticides.
• Glycobiology Studies: A critical tool for probing glycosidase function in cell signaling, glycoprotein processing, and carbohydrate digestion.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for the identification and quantification of calystegines in plant extracts or biological samples.
• Enzyme Mechanism Studies: Utilized in kinetic and structural studies to understand the binding and catalytic mechanisms of glycosidases.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Calystegine B4
CAS No.	184046-85-3
Molecular Formula	C7H13NO4
Molecular Weight	175.18 g/mol
Synonyms	(1R,2S,3S,5R,6S)-2,3-Dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-8-ol; Calystegin B4; Nortropane-3α,6β-diol, 2α,4β-dihydroxy-1α-(hydroxymethyl)-; 1α,2β,3α,4β-Tetrahydroxy-6β-(hydroxymethyl)nortropane; CAS 184046-85-3
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Quality Control

Our Calystegine B4 is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

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 must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC/IR)	Conforms to 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.