Description

Tetraacetylbrazilin is a chemically modified derivative of brazilin, a natural red dye obtained from the heartwood of Caesalpinia species. This acetylated form offers enhanced stability and altered solubility properties, making it a valuable intermediate for specialized chemical synthesis and research. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, dye, and analytical chemistry sectors who require high-purity, well-characterized compounds for product development and quality control.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a key synthetic intermediate or reference standard in the development of novel therapeutic agents and analytical methods.
• Dye and Pigment Industry: Acts as a precursor or model compound for the synthesis of specialized dyes and colorants with specific light-fastness or solubility profiles.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a high-purity calibration standard or reference material in chromatographic (HPLC, TLC) and spectroscopic analyses.
• Biochemical Studies: Employed in research to study the properties, metabolism, or biological activity of brazilin-derived compounds.
• Chemical Synthesis: Provides a protected or modified starting material for further organic synthesis to create novel chemical entities.
• Quality Control Laboratories: Utilized as a certified reference material to ensure the identity and purity of brazilin-related products in commercial batches.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetraacetylbrazilin
CAS No.	2241-61-4
Molecular Formula	C23H22O9
Molecular Weight	442.42 g/mol
Synonyms	Brazilin Tetraacetate; 6a,7-Dihydro-3,6a,7,11b-tetrahydroxybenz[b]indeno[1,2-d]pyran-9,10,11,12-tetraacetate; 3',4',7,8-Tetraacetoxy-5,6:5',6'-bis(methylenedioxy)-2,2'-dimethylbiphenyl; Tetraacetylbrazilide; NSC 403742; Brazilin 3,6a,7,11b-tetraacetate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tetraacetylbrazilin is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification by spectroscopic methods and purity assessment by chromatography. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and relevant physical characteristics is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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