Description

Butylcycloheptylprodigiosin is a member of the prodigiosin family of natural red pigments, known for their distinctive chemical structure and bioactive properties. This compound is valued for its potential as a research-grade biochemical with applications in cell signaling studies and as a lead compound in pharmaceutical development. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in anticancer, antimicrobial, and immunosuppressive agent discovery.

Application

• Biomedical Research: Used as a tool compound in biochemical and pharmacological research to study apoptosis, cell cycle regulation, and immune modulation.
• Anticancer Agent Development: Investigated for its cytotoxic properties against various cancer cell lines, serving as a lead structure for novel chemotherapeutic agents.
• Antimicrobial Studies: Explored for its activity against bacteria and fungi, contributing to the development of new classes of antibiotics.
• Immunosuppressive Research: Studied for its potential to modulate immune responses, relevant for autoimmune disease and transplant rejection research.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design of molecular probes to investigate specific biological pathways and protein functions.
• Pigment and Dye Research: Serves as a model compound in the study of natural pigments for potential applications in specialized dyes or indicators.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butylcycloheptylprodigiosin
CAS No.	352304-41-7
Molecular Formula	C30H39N3O
Molecular Weight	457.65 g/mol
Synonyms	Butylcycloheptylprodigiosin; 4-[(3-Butyl-4-heptyl-2H-pyrrol-2-ylidene)methyl]-2-butyl-1-heptyl-1H-pyrrole-3-carboxaldehyde; Prodigiosin analogue; Cycloheptylprodigiosin derivative; BCHP; NSC 736026; UNII-9K5N6V6Y8I
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Quality Control

Our Butylcycloheptylprodigiosin is produced under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and relevant analytical data is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry environment. The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Red to purple solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content	≤ 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.