Description

3'',3'''-Dideoxy-2'',3'':2''',3'''-Tetradehydrobacterioruberin is a specialized carotenoid derivative, structurally related to bacterioruberin, which is known for its potent antioxidant properties and unique photochemical characteristics. This compound is valued in advanced research and development for its role in studying radical scavenging mechanisms and light-induced biological processes. It serves as a critical reference standard and intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and high-value specialty chemical sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a reference standard and biochemical tool in studies of antioxidant activity, photobiology, and cellular stress response mechanisms.
• Nutraceutical Development: Investigated as a potential high-potency ingredient or a precursor for novel antioxidant formulations.
• Biochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key chiral intermediate or building block in the synthesis of complex natural product analogs and specialty carotenoids.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in fundamental research on extremophile organisms, pigment biosynthesis pathways, and photostability studies.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a certified reference material (CRM) for method development and calibration in HPLC and LC-MS analyses.

Basic Information

Product Name	3'',3'''-Dideoxy-2'',3'':2''',3'''-Tetradehydrobacterioruberin
CAS No.	30403-59-9
Molecular Formula	C50H64O2
Molecular Weight	696.5 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Didehydro-3,4-didebacterioruberin; Tetradehydrobacterioruberin; 3,3'-Dideoxy-β,β-carotene-2,2'-dione; All-trans-3',3''-dideoxy-2',3':2'',3''-tetradehydrobacterioruberin; Bacterioruberin derivative; C50 carotenoid aldehyde
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3'',3'''-Dideoxy-2'',3'':2''',3'''-Tetradehydrobacterioruberin is produced and controlled under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with research-grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry place. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Red to purple crystalline powder or solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (UV-Vis)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %

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