Description

4-Ipomeanol is a naturally occurring furanoterpenoid compound of significant interest in biochemical and pharmacological research. This compound serves as a critical reference standard and a key intermediate in the study of bioactivation pathways and organ-specific toxicity. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in toxicology studies, metabolic pathway analysis, and the development of targeted therapeutic agents.

Application

• Biochemical Research Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical reference standard for qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Toxicology Studies: Employed in investigating the mechanisms of pneumotoxicity and hepatotoxicity due to its selective bioactivation in specific tissues.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Serves as a probe compound to study cytochrome P450-mediated bioactivation and detoxification pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Acts as a key synthetic intermediate in the research and development of novel therapeutic agents.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for studies in natural product chemistry and molecular toxicology.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Ipomeanol
CAS No.	32954-58-8
Molecular Formula	C9H12O3
Molecular Weight	168.19 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(3-Furyl)-4-hydroxy-1-pentanone; Ipomeanol; 4-Hydroxy-1-(3-furyl)-1-pentanone; 1-(3-Furyl)-4-hydroxypentan-1-one; NSC 349156; 4-Hydroxy-1-(3-furanyl)-1-pentanone; (+/-)-4-Ipomeanol; 4-IPO
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Ipomeanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity determination by chromatographic techniques. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting the specific results for your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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