Description

Ascochlorin is a bioactive chlorinated compound derived from microbial fermentation. This specialized chemical is valued for its role as a key intermediate and reference standard in advanced life science research and development. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical researchers, biotechnology companies, and academic institutions engaged in the discovery and synthesis of novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a critical intermediate in the synthesis and study of novel antibiotic and antifungal agents.
• Biochemical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method validation in laboratory settings.
• Mechanistic Studies: Employed in biological assays to investigate cellular pathways and mechanisms of action related to microbial inhibition.
• Academic Research: A key material for universities and research institutes exploring natural product chemistry and microbial metabolites.
• Process Development: Acts as a benchmark compound in the scale-up and optimization of fermentation or synthetic processes.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Ascochlorin
CAS No.	26166-39-2
Molecular Formula	C23H29ClO4
Molecular Weight	404.93 g/mol
Synonyms	LL-Z 1272β; Antibiotic LL-Z 1272β; Ascochlorin; Ascofuranone; 4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxy-2,6-bis(3-methyl-2-butenyl)benzoic acid, γ-lactone; Isoasochlorin; (3R,4aR,10aR)-8-Chloro-3-(2,2-dimethyl-6-methylenecyclohexyl)-4a,7-dimethyl-3,4,4a,9,10,10a-hexahydro-1H-naphtho[2,3-b]pyran-5,10-dione
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Quality Control

Our Ascochlorin is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability 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 standards for high-purity research chemicals, ensuring material integrity for your critical experiments.

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	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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