Description

Dehydrocostus Lactone is a high-purity sesquiterpene lactone compound, a key bioactive constituent derived from traditional medicinal plants. It matters for its significant role as a reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in research and development. This product is essential for pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and manufacturers in the nutraceutical and cosmetic industries seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials for analytical and formulation purposes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for the identification, purity assessment, and quantification of related compounds in drug development and quality control (QC) laboratories.
• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Intermediate: Serves as a critical building block or starting material in the synthesis of more complex therapeutic agents.
• Biomedical Research: Employed in in vitro and in vivo studies to investigate its pharmacological activities, such as anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, or antimicrobial effects.
• Natural Product & Nutraceutical Formulations: Incorporated into high-end dietary supplements and herbal extracts where standardized bioactive content is required.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Actives: Utilized in skincare formulations for its potential bioactive properties, contributing to product efficacy claims.
• Analytical Chemistry: Acts as a crucial calibration standard in chromatographic methods (HPLC, GC) for method development and validation in analytical labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dehydrocostus Lactone
CAS No.	477-43-0
Molecular Formula	C15H18O2
Molecular Weight	230.30 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-Dehydrocostuslactone; 3a,5,6,7,8,8a,9,9a-Octahydro-5,8a-dimethyl-3-methylene-naphtho[2,3-b]furan-2(3H)-one; 5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-3,8-dimethyl-5-(1-methylethenyl)azulen-4(1H)-one; (3aR,8aS)-3a,4,5,6,7,8,8a,9-Octahydro-3,8a-dimethyl-5-methylene-azuleno[6,5-b]furan-2(3H)-one; Costuslactone; Alantolactone isomer
EINECS	207-516-7

Quality Control

Our Dehydrocostus Lactone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are available upon request to support your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage and to minimize headspace in opened containers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Specification available upon request
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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