Description

Falcarinone CAS NO 4117-11-7 is a bioactive polyacetylene compound naturally found in select plant species. This compound is of significant interest for its potential biological activities, making it a valuable intermediate and reference standard for research and development. It is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and life science research industries for applications in natural product chemistry and bioactivity studies.

Application

• As a reference standard for analytical method development and quality control in natural product research.
• A key intermediate in the synthesis of more complex bioactive molecules for pharmaceutical screening.
• For biological activity studies, including research into potential anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, or cytotoxic properties.
• In the standardization of herbal extracts and nutraceutical products where falcarinone is a marker compound.
• As a research chemical in academic and industrial laboratories studying polyacetylene biosynthesis and function.
• For use in in-vitro assays to investigate mechanisms of action and structure-activity relationships (SAR).

Basic Information

Product Name	Falcarinone
CAS No.	4117-11-7
Molecular Formula	C17H24O
Molecular Weight	244.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Falcarinone; (3R,8S)-Falcarinone; (3R,8S)-Heptadeca-1,9-diene-4,6-diyne-3,8-diol; Falcarinolone; Panaxynone; Heptadeca-1,9-diene-4,6-diyn-3,8-diol, (3R,8S)-; Carotatoxin (related compound)
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Quality Control

Our Falcarinone is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data (HPLC/GC) are available upon request to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown viscous liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%

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