Description

Okadaic Acid C8 Diol Ester is a potent and specific inhibitor of protein phosphatases PP1 and PP2A, serving as a critical biochemical tool for cellular signaling research. This high-purity compound is essential for studying cellular processes, signal transduction pathways, and the mechanisms of tumor promotion. It is primarily utilized by researchers and scientists in the fields of biochemistry, molecular biology, and pharmacology for in vitro studies and assay development.

Application

• Biochemical Research: As a selective inhibitor of serine/threonine protein phosphatases PP1 and PP2A in cell-based and cell-free assays.
• Signal Transduction Studies: To investigate phosphorylation-dependent pathways, including cell cycle regulation, apoptosis, and gene expression.
• Toxicology & Pharmacology: For studying the mechanisms of diarrhetic shellfish poisoning and as a reference standard in toxin analysis.
• Drug Discovery: Used in target validation and screening assays to identify novel therapeutic agents that modulate phosphatase activity.
• Academic & Institutional Research: A key reagent for fundamental research in universities and government laboratories.
• Diagnostic Development: Potential use in the development of diagnostic kits for the detection of algal toxins in seafood.

Basic Information

Product Name	Okadaic Acid C8 Diol Ester
CAS No.	318536-96-8
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
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Synonyms	Okadaic Acid C8-Diol Ester; OA C8 Diol Ester; 1-O-(1,8-Octanediol)-Okadaic Acid Ester; PP1/PP2A Inhibitor (C8 Diol Ester); Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning Toxin Analog; Protein Phosphatase Inhibitor Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Okadaic Acid C8 Diol Ester is produced under stringent conditions to ensure the highest standards of purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to rigorous quality testing protocols to meet the exacting requirements of the global research community. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below. The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability. For long-term storage, keep desiccated.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (MS)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥95%
Water Content	Contact for details
Residual Solvents	Contact for details

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