Description

Calystegine C2 is a polyhydroxylated nortropane alkaloid belonging to the calystegine family, a group of compounds known for their potent glycosidase inhibitory activity. This specific property makes it a valuable biochemical tool and a compound of significant interest in pharmaceutical and agricultural research. It is primarily utilized by researchers and developers in the life sciences sector for investigating metabolic pathways and developing novel therapeutic and agrochemical agents.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a potent and specific inhibitor of various glycosidases, facilitating studies on carbohydrate metabolism, lysosomal storage disorders, and glycoprotein processing.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a lead compound or reference standard in drug discovery programs targeting diseases like diabetes, viral infections, and cancer where glycosidase modulation is relevant.
• Agrochemical Research: Investigated for its potential use in developing plant growth regulators or herbicides due to its ability to disrupt glycosidase activity in plants.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Can be employed in the formulation of enzyme assay kits and diagnostic tools for measuring glycosidase activity in clinical or research settings.
• Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in laboratories analyzing calystegines or related alkaloids in plant materials or biological samples.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calystegine C2
CAS No.	190957-44-9
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; 1,2,3-Trihydroxy-6-hydroxymethylnortropane; Calystegin C2; Nortropane-1,2,3-triol, 6-(hydroxymethyl)-; Calystegine C2
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Quality Control

Our Calystegine C2 is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for research and development applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and MS to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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