Description

Alloxan Monohydrate is a specialized organic compound of significant importance in biochemical and pharmaceutical research. Its primary value lies in its ability to selectively induce experimental diabetes in laboratory animals by destroying pancreatic beta cells, making it a critical tool for studying diabetes mellitus and related metabolic disorders. This chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science sectors who require a reliable and high-purity agent for metabolic disease modeling and drug efficacy testing.

Application

• Diabetes Research Model: Used as a standard chemical agent to induce Type 1 diabetes in laboratory rodents for studying disease mechanisms and evaluating potential therapeutics.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a key tool compound in preclinical studies for screening and validating new anti-diabetic drugs and insulin-sensitizing agents.
• Biochemical Studies: Employed in research focused on oxidative stress, β-cell apoptosis, and the role of free radicals in metabolic pathways.
• Academic & Institutional Research: A fundamental reagent in university and government laboratories for metabolic and endocrine system research.
• Contract Research Organizations (CROs): Utilized in standardized testing protocols for client-sponsored drug discovery and safety assessment programs.
• Reference Standard: Can be used as a purity standard or analytical reference material in quality control laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Alloxan Monohydrate
CAS No.	2244-11-3
Molecular Formula	C4H4N2O5
Molecular Weight	160.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Alloxan Hydrate; Mesoxalylurea Monohydrate; 2,4,5,6(1H,3H)-Pyrimidinetetrone Monohydrate; 5-Oxobarbituric Acid Monohydrate; Uramil Monohydrate; NSC 7607; 1H-Pyrimidine-2,4,5,6(3H)-tetrone Monohydrate
EINECS	218-829-8

Quality Control

Our Alloxan Monohydrate is produced and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for sensitive research applications. We provide material suitable for laboratory and research use, with comprehensive analytical testing. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each batch, confirming identity, purity, and other critical parameters.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and performance. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	Meets theoretical monohydrate range
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Solubility	Soluble in water

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