Description

Trichokaurin is a bioactive diterpenoid compound isolated from natural sources, valued for its unique chemical scaffold and potential biological activity. This high-purity compound is essential for research and development in advanced life sciences and fine chemical synthesis. It serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard for pharmaceutical researchers, natural product chemists, and biotechnology companies exploring novel therapeutic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: As a key intermediate or reference standard in the discovery and synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in oncology and anti-inflammatory research.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Used as a purified standard for the identification, quantification, and study of diterpenoids in complex botanical extracts.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in in vitro studies to investigate cellular mechanisms, signaling pathways, and specific biological targets.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a sophisticated chiral building block for the synthesis of complex, high-value organic molecules.
• Academic Research: A vital tool for universities and research institutes conducting studies in organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, and phytochemistry.
• Quality Control & Analytical Standards: Used to develop and validate analytical methods (e.g., HPLC, LC-MS) for quality assurance in related product manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trichokaurin
CAS No.	23811-50-9
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₃₂O₂
Molecular Weight	304.47 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-Trichokaurin; Kaur-16-en-18-oic acid, 13-hydroxy-, (4α,13α)-; (4α,13α)-13-Hydroxykaur-16-en-18-oic acid; 13α-Hydroxykaur-16-en-18-oic acid; NSC 341964; ent-13α-Hydroxykaur-16-en-18-oic acid; Kaur-16-en-18-oic acid, 13-hydroxy-
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Quality Control

Our Trichokaurin is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and regulatory needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.