Description

4-o-Methylascochlorin is a methylated derivative of the natural antibiotic ascochlorin, belonging to the class of meroterpenoid compounds. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical and pharmaceutical research due to its unique structural framework and potential biological activity. It serves as a valuable intermediate and reference standard for researchers in medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and life sciences.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: As a key intermediate or reference standard in the synthesis and study of novel therapeutic agents, particularly those targeting metabolic or infectious diseases.
• Medicinal Chemistry Studies: Used to investigate structure-activity relationships (SAR) within the meroterpenoid class of compounds to develop new drug candidates.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a tool compound to study specific biological pathways and enzyme interactions in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Reference Material: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.
• Life Science Reagent: Utilized in cell-based assays and in vitro studies to probe biological functions and mechanisms of action.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-o-Methylascochlorin
CAS No.	38561-40-9
Molecular Formula	C24H31ClO5
Molecular Weight	434.96 g/mol
Synonyms	4-O-Methylascochlorin; LL-Z 1272β; Antibiotic LL-Z 1272β; Ascochlorin, 4-O-methyl-; 4-O-Methyl ascochlorin; 4-O-Methyl-ll-z1272β; 4-O-Methylascochlorine
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Quality Control

Our 4-o-Methylascochlorin is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity determination and spectroscopic methods (NMR, MS) for structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your research and compliance needs.

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 keeping the material under inert atmosphere to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow powder or crystalline solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
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.