Description

Aristolochene CAS NO 26620-71-3 is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene hydrocarbon, a key biosynthetic precursor to a variety of fungal and plant-derived mycotoxins and phytoalexins. This compound matters as a crucial intermediate and reference standard for research in biosynthesis, metabolic engineering, and the study of terpenoid pathways. It is primarily needed by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, and biotechnology companies focused on natural product chemistry, enzymology, and the development of novel therapeutics or agrochemicals.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a high-purity reference standard in the study of sesquiterpene synthases, particularly aristolochene synthase.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Serves as a critical intermediate for tracing and understanding the biosynthesis of PR toxin, phytoalexins, and other related terpenoids.
• Enzymology Studies: Essential substrate for characterizing enzyme kinetics, mechanism, and inhibition in terpene cyclase research.
• Natural Product Synthesis: Acts as a valuable building block or target molecule in the synthetic and semi-synthetic preparation of complex natural products.
• Phytochemical Investigation: Employed in plant and fungal metabolism studies to elucidate defense mechanisms and secondary metabolite production.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aristolochene
CAS No.	26620-71-3
Molecular Formula	C15H24
Molecular Weight	204.35 g/mol
Synonyms	(+)-Aristolochene; Aristolochene; 1(10),4-Cadinadiene; 4,9-Dimethyl-1-(1-methylethyl)-1,2,3,5,6,8a-hexahydronaphthalene; 1,2,3,5,6,8a-Hexahydro-4,9-dimethyl-1-(1-methylethyl)naphthalene; NSC 338248; Cadina-1(10),4-diene
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Quality Control

Our Aristolochene is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. All batches are analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your compliance and research documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at recommended temperatures between 2°C and 8°C for long-term stability. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place away from heat and ignition sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (GC/MS)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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