Description

Altenusin is a specialized natural product compound with significant interest in advanced research and development sectors. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate and reference standard in the synthesis and study of novel bioactive molecules. Industries requiring high-purity chemical building blocks, particularly in pharmaceutical R&D, agrochemical discovery, and advanced material science, will find this product essential for their innovative projects.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a critical intermediate or reference standard in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and pharmacologically active compounds.
• Agrochemical Discovery: Used in the research and development of new pesticides, herbicides, or plant growth regulators due to its bioactive scaffold.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a tool compound in enzymatic studies, receptor binding assays, and investigations into specific biological pathways.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Provides a high-purity standard for universities and research institutes conducting studies in natural product chemistry, organic synthesis, and medicinal chemistry.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a sophisticated building block for the custom synthesis of complex molecules and specialty chemicals.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Used for method development, calibration, and quality control in analytical laboratories (HPLC, LC-MS).

Basic Information

Product Name	Altenusin
CAS No.	31186-12-6
Molecular Formula	C14H12O6
Molecular Weight	276.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Altenusin; 2,4-Dihydroxy-6-methyl-3-(2-oxopropyl)benzoic acid; 3-Acetonyl-2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoic acid; 5-Methyl-2,4-dihydroxy-6-(2-oxopropyl)benzoic acid; NSC 169015; 3-(2-Oxopropyl)-2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoic acid; 2,4-Dihydroxy-6-methyl-3-(3-oxobutyl)benzoic acid (tautomeric form)
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Quality Control

Our Altenusin is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods (NMR, MS) for structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to protect the product from moisture and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.