Description

Helvolic Acid From Cephalosporium*Caerulens is a secondary metabolite and a member of the eremophilane sesquiterpene class of compounds. This specialized metabolite is of significant interest in pharmaceutical and biochemical research due to its reported biological activities. It serves as a valuable reference standard and a key intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences sector, particularly those focused on antimicrobial discovery and natural product chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity certified standard for quality control and analytical method development in drug discovery and pharmacopoeial testing.
• Antimicrobial Research: Investigated for its potential antibacterial and antifungal properties, serving as a lead compound or biochemical tool in microbiology studies.
• Natural Product Synthesis: Acts as a key chiral intermediate or target molecule in the synthesis of complex natural products and novel derivatives.
• Biochemical Pathway Studies: Utilized in research to study fungal secondary metabolism and the biosynthesis of terpenoid compounds.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Supplied to universities and research institutes for fundamental studies in organic chemistry, mycology, and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Helvolic Acid From Cephalosporium*Caerulens
CAS No.	29400-42-8
Molecular Formula	C32H44O8
Molecular Weight	556.70 g/mol
Synonyms	Helvolic Acid; NSC 169015; Fumigacin; Antibiotic 13A; Antibiotic 13A from Cephalosporium caerulens; (3β,5α,8β,9β,10α,13α,14β,17α)-13-Hydroxy-4,4,8,10,14-pentamethyl-17-[(2E)-2-methylbut-2-enoyl]oxy]-3-[(2-methylbutanoyl)oxy]gonane-2,11-dione
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Quality Control

Our Helvolic Acid is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.