Description

8,8'-Biplumbagin is a dimeric naphthoquinone derivative, a compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable intermediate for developing novel bioactive molecules and functional materials. This high-purity compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on medicinal chemistry, natural product synthesis, and material science applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a key synthetic intermediate or a lead compound scaffold in the discovery of new therapeutic agents, particularly for anticancer and antimicrobial applications.
• Advanced Organic Synthesis: Used as a specialized building block for constructing complex dimeric or polymeric quinone-based structures with tailored electronic or redox properties.
• Biochemical Studies: Employed as a reference standard or probe in biochemical assays to study enzyme inhibition, redox cycling, and free radical mechanisms.
• Material Science: Investigated for potential use in the development of organic semiconductors, photoconductive materials, or redox-active components in energy storage systems.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional laboratories for fundamental studies on naphthoquinone chemistry, dimerization reactions, and structure-activity relationships.

Basic Information

Product Name	8,8'-Biplumbagin
CAS No.	33927-59-2
Molecular Formula	C22H14O6
Molecular Weight	374.34 g/mol
Synonyms	8,8'-Biplumbagin; 8,8'-Dimer of Plumbagin; 5,5'-Dimethyl-2,2'-binaphthazarin; 2,2'-Bi-5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone; 8,8'-Bis(5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone); Plumbagin Dimer; Contact for additional synonyms.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 8,8'-Biplumbagin is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for demanding research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable, and specifications can be aligned with client-specific requirements for advanced research and development projects.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) to minimize oxidation. The container should be kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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