Description

6Alpha-Hydroxylycopodine is a naturally occurring alkaloid derivative of lycopodine, a compound found in plants of the *Lycopodium* genus. This specific hydroxy derivative is of significant interest in pharmaceutical and biochemical research due to its unique structural modification, which can influence biological activity and receptor binding. It serves as a valuable reference standard and key intermediate for researchers in medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and natural product synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of related alkaloids in drug discovery and quality control laboratories.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Acts as a crucial building block or intermediate in the synthesis of novel compounds for biological activity screening.
• Neuroscience Studies: Investigated for its potential interactions with nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and other neurological targets.
• Natural Product Isolation & Analysis: Serves as a benchmark in chromatographic and spectroscopic studies for identifying and characterizing similar alkaloids in plant extracts.
• Biochemical Pathway Research: Utilized in studies exploring the biosynthesis of *Lycopodium* alkaloids.

Basic Information

Product Name	6Alpha-Hydroxylycopodine
CAS No.	21061-92-7
Molecular Formula	C16H25NO2
Molecular Weight	263.38 g/mol
Synonyms	6α-Hydroxylycopodine; (6α)-Hydroxylycopodine; 6-Hydroxylycopodine; Lycopodine, 6-hydroxy-; 6α-Hydroxy-lycopodane
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Quality Control

Our 6Alpha-Hydroxylycopodine is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC chromatograms and spectroscopic reports. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your regulatory and research documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry, well-ventilated area. For long-term storage, consider keeping the material under inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%

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