Description

Diosbulbin A is a bioactive furanoid diterpene lactone isolated from the medicinal plant *Dioscorea bulbifera*. This compound is of significant interest for its unique chemical structure and potential biological activities, making it a valuable reference standard and research chemical. It is primarily sought after by researchers and developers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and natural product chemistry sectors for drug discovery and phytochemical analysis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for the quality control and standardization of herbal extracts and traditional medicines.
• Bioactivity Research: Investigated in pharmacological studies for its potential anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and hepatoprotective properties.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Serves as a key marker compound in the isolation, identification, and quantification of active constituents from *Dioscorea* species.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Utilized in university and institutional research for structural elucidation, metabolic pathway studies, and synthesis of novel analogs.
• Herbal Supplement Analysis: Employed in analytical methods (e.g., HPLC, LC-MS) to authenticate and quantify Diosbulbin A content in commercial botanical products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diosbulbin A
CAS No.	20086-05-9
Molecular Formula	C20H24O6
Molecular Weight	360.40 g/mol
Synonyms	Diosbulbin A; (3R,3aS,4S,6aR,9aS,9bS)-3,4,9a-Trimethyl-2,5-dioxo-2,3,3a,4,5,6a,7,8,9,9a,9b,10-dodecahydronaphtho[2,1-b]furan-4-carboxylic acid; 8,9-Epoxy-14,15-dinorlabda-12-ene-16,17-dioic acid 16,17-anhydride; 8,9-Epoxy-14,15-dinorlabda-12-ene-16,17-dioic anhydride; Bulbin A
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Quality Control

Our Diosbulbin A is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and spectroscopic methods (NMR, MS) for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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