Description

(-)-Laurefucin CAS NO 36431-73-9 is a specific enantiomer of a naturally occurring furofuran lignan, a class of compounds known for their diverse biological activities. This chiral compound is of significant interest in advanced pharmaceutical research and development due to its potential as a key intermediate or active scaffold. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents and the study of structure-activity relationships.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical chiral building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Used as a reference standard or starting material for investigating biological activity and optimizing lead compounds.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed in studies exploring novel catalytic or enzymatic methods for constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Natural Product Synthesis: Acts as a target molecule or intermediate in the total synthesis of complex natural products.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized in assays to study enzyme inhibition or receptor binding interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	(-)-Laurefucin
CAS No.	36431-73-9
Molecular Formula	C20H20O6
Molecular Weight	356.37 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-Laurefucin; Laurefucin; (7S,7'S,8R,8'R)-4,4',7,7'-Tetrahydroxy-3,3'-dimethoxy-8,8'-epoxylignan; (7S,7aR,7'S,7a'R)-Tetrahydro-2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxy-7,7'-dimethoxy-3,3'-bifuran; Furofuran Lignan; Lignan F
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Quality Control

Our (-)-Laurefucin is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral purity assessment, to ensure it meets the exacting standards required for research applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing batch-specific data is supplied with every order.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity	≥ 99.0% ee
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.