Description

Taurospongin A CAS NO 185138-92-5 is a bioactive marine natural product belonging to the class of isomalabaricane triterpenoids, originally isolated from marine sponges of the genus *Taurospongia*. This compound is of significant interest for its potent and selective biological activity, making it a valuable reference standard and a key intermediate in pharmaceutical and life science research. It is primarily utilized by researchers and developers in the fields of oncology, pharmacology, and medicinal chemistry for drug discovery and biochemical studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity certified standard for analytical method development, validation, and quality control in drug research and manufacturing.
• Oncology Research: Serves as a critical biochemical tool for studying apoptosis mechanisms, cell cycle inhibition, and evaluating anti-cancer activity in various cell lines.
• Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Discovery: Acts as a lead compound or a sophisticated synthetic intermediate for the development of novel therapeutic agents targeting specific biological pathways.
• Biochemical Assays: Employed in high-throughput screening (HTS) and in vitro assays to investigate enzyme inhibition and receptor binding activities.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional laboratories for fundamental studies in natural product chemistry, biosynthesis, and marine pharmacology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Taurospongin A
CAS No.	185138-92-5
Molecular Formula	C₃₀H₄₆O₄
Molecular Weight	470.7 g/mol
Synonyms	(22E)-3β-Hydroxy-24,25,26,27-tetranor-5α-cholesta-8,14,22-trien-11-one; 3β-Hydroxy-24,25,26,27-tetranor-5α-cholesta-8,14,22-trien-11-one; Taurospongin A; Isomalabaricane triterpenoid Taurospongin A
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Quality Control

Our Taurospongin A is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profile is provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and research documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below for long-term stability. For short-term use, the product may be stored at 2-8°C. Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to prevent condensation. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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