Description

Altersolanol A is a bioactive secondary metabolite belonging to the anthraquinone class of natural products. This compound is of significant interest for its role as a key chemical reference standard and a promising scaffold in pharmacological research. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical development companies engaged in natural product chemistry, bioactivity screening, and drug discovery programs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity certified standard for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of natural product extracts and formulations.
• Bioactivity Research: Used in in vitro and in vivo studies to investigate potential antimicrobial, anticancer, or enzyme-inhibitory properties.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Acts as a critical marker compound for the isolation, identification, and metabolic profiling of fungi and other organisms.
• Drug Discovery & Development: Provides a core chemical structure for the semi-synthesis of novel analogs with optimized therapeutic profiles.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Essential for studies in phytochemistry, mycology, and medicinal chemistry at universities and R&D centers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Altersolanol A
CAS No.	22268-16-2
Molecular Formula	C15H14O7
Molecular Weight	306.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Altersolanol A; 1,3,6,8-Tetrahydroxy-2-(1-hydroxyethyl)anthraquinone; 1,3,6,8-Tetrahydroxy-2-(1-hydroxyethyl)-9,10-anthracenedione; NSC 339585; Alterporriol K (related); Bostrycin (related anthraquinone); Fungal anthraquinone pigment
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Quality Control

Our Altersolanol A is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant guidelines for analytical reference materials to support your critical research and development work.

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). This product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange-brown powder
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Spectrum matches reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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