Description

Isodiospyrin is a naturally occurring dimeric naphthoquinone compound, identified by CAS NO 20175-84-2. This bioactive molecule is valued for its significant role in pharmaceutical research and development, particularly as a lead compound for novel therapeutics. It is primarily sought by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the discovery of new anti-infective and anticancer agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a key intermediate or reference standard in the development of novel antimicrobial and antitumor drugs.
• Biochemical Studies: Used as a tool compound to investigate biological pathways and enzyme inhibition mechanisms.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Acts as a purified standard for the analysis and quality control of plant extracts and traditional medicines.
• Academic Research: Employed in university and institutional labs for studies on naphthoquinone chemistry and bioactivity.
• High-Throughput Screening: Utilized in compound libraries for screening against various disease targets.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isodiospyrin
CAS No.	20175-84-2
Molecular Formula	C22H14O6
Molecular Weight	374.34 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Hydroxy-6-methoxy-3-methyl-1,4-dioxo-1,4-dihydronaphthalen-2-yl 5-hydroxy-7-methoxy-2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-naphtho[2,3-b]furan-3-carboxylate; 3,3'-Biplumbagin; Isodiospyrine; NSC 329926; 1,4-Naphthoquinone, 3,3'-biplumbagin derivative
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Quality Control

Our Isodiospyrin is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant research and development standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) to minimize oxidation and degradation. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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