Description

Desmethylalborixin is a specialized polyether ionophore compound derived from the natural product alborixin. This high-purity chemical is valued for its specific biological activity and utility as a reference standard in advanced research. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical research and development teams, as well as academic institutions, for use in biochemical studies, mechanism of action investigations, and as a critical component in analytical method development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a key reference standard and intermediate in the study of ionophore antibiotics and their derivatives.
• Biochemical Studies: Used in research to investigate ion transport mechanisms across biological membranes and related cellular processes.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a certified reference material (CRM) for method validation, calibration, and quality control in HPLC, LC-MS, and other analytical techniques.
• Microbiology Research: Utilized in studies exploring the antimicrobial properties and structure-activity relationships (SAR) of polyether compounds.
• Academic & Institutional Research: A critical reagent for universities and research institutes conducting fundamental studies in medicinal chemistry and chemical biology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Desmethylalborixin
CAS No.	36505-48-3
Molecular Formula	C40H68O12
Molecular Weight	740.97 g/mol
Synonyms	Desmethyl-alborixin; 29-Demethylalborixin; Alborixin, 29-demethyl-; 29-Demethyl-alborixin; (2R,3S,4R,5R,8S,9S,10R,11S,12S,14S,16R,18S,19R,20R,22S,23R,24S,25S,27S,29R,31S,33R,34S,35S,36S,37R,38S)-37-[(2S,5S,6R)-5-Ethyl-6-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl]-2,3,4,5,8,9,10,11,12,14,16,18,19,20,22,23,24,25,27,29,31,33,34,35,36,37,38,39-octacosahydro-10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,28,30,32,34,36-tetradecahydroxy-3,5,9,11,19,23,29,33,35-nonamethyl-2,6,8,15,26,38-hexaoxanonacyclo[31.3.1.14,7.113,17.121,25.03,31.05,29.020,34.027,36]nonatriacontan-39-one
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Quality Control

Our Desmethylalborixin is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (NMR, MS), to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and reference standard applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider storing at 2-8°C. Handle and store in accordance with good laboratory practices.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (MS)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.