Description

Rugulosin CAS NO 23537-16-8 is a secondary metabolite and a member of the bis-naphthopyrone class of natural products, primarily isolated from fungi such as *Penicillium* species. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical and pharmacological research due to its notable biological activities, including antimicrobial and cytotoxic properties. It serves as a valuable reference standard and research chemical for laboratories in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic sectors focused on drug discovery and natural product chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Used as a reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate in the study of novel antimicrobial and anticancer agents.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a tool compound to investigate biological pathways, enzyme inhibition, and cellular mechanisms of action.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Serves as a purified standard for the identification, quantification, and characterization of fungal metabolites in analytical studies.
• Academic & Institutional Laboratories: Utilized in university and research institute settings for teaching and advanced research projects in organic chemistry and pharmacology.
• Quality Control & Analytical Testing: Acts as a high-purity certified reference material (CRM) for method development and validation in HPLC, LC-MS, and other analytical techniques.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rugulosin
CAS No.	23537-16-8
Molecular Formula	C30H22O10
Molecular Weight	542.49 g/mol
Synonyms	Rugulosin; (-)-Rugulosin; NSC 122044; 1,3,6,8-Tetrahydroxy-2-(1-hydroxy-6,8-dihydroxy-3-methyl-4-oxo-1H,4H-naphtho[2,3-c]pyran-5-yl)-3-methylanthraquinone; 1,3,6,8-Tetrahydroxy-2-(1-hydroxy-6,8-dihydroxy-3-methyl-4-oxo-4H-naphtho[2,3-c]pyran-5-yl)-3-methyl-9,10-anthracenedione; Penicillium rugulosum metabolite
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Quality Control

Our Rugulosin is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification by spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR) and purity determination by HPLC. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results and specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccated conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
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.