Description

1,6-Dihydroxyeriolanolide is a specialized sesquiterpene lactone derivative, a compound class known for its significant biological activity and structural complexity. This high-purity chemical is valued in research and development for its potential as a key intermediate or reference standard in pharmaceutical and life science applications. It is primarily sought by professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and advanced organic synthesis sectors for drug discovery programs and biochemical studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a critical intermediate or building block in the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents, particularly in anti-inflammatory or anticancer drug discovery pipelines.
• Biochemical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard for method development, calibration, and quality control in laboratory testing.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Acts as a target molecule or a derivative for studying the structure-activity relationships (SAR) of sesquiterpene lactones.
• Academic & Institutional R&D: Employed in universities and research institutes for fundamental studies in organic chemistry, pharmacology, and plant biochemistry.
• Advanced Organic Synthesis: Utilized as a sophisticated starting material or chiral precursor for the synthesis of complex natural products and analogs.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,6-Dihydroxyeriolanolide
CAS No.	33620-72-3
Molecular Formula	C15H20O5
Molecular Weight	280.32 g/mol
Synonyms	1,6-Dihydroxyeriolanolide; (3aS,4S,6aR,9aS,9bR)-4,9b-Dihydroxy-6a-methyl-3,3a,4,5,6,6a,9a,9b-octahydroazuleno[4,5-b]furan-2,7-dione; Eriolanolide derivative; Sesquiterpene lactone diol; Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our 1,6-Dihydroxyeriolanolide is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles, typically determined by advanced chromatographic methods (HPLC, GC). We support research and development with materials that meet the stringent requirements for reference standards and advanced synthetic intermediates.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%

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