Description

Maculosin is a specialized diketopiperazine alkaloid of significant interest in biochemical and pharmaceutical research. Its unique molecular structure makes it a valuable reference standard and a key compound for studying biological pathways and interactions. This product is essential for researchers and developers in the life sciences sector, particularly those focused on natural product chemistry, pharmacology, and the development of novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• As a high-purity reference standard for analytical method development and validation in pharmaceutical quality control laboratories.
• For biochemical research investigating the biological activity and mechanism of action of diketopiperazine compounds.
• In pharmacological studies as a lead compound or intermediate for the synthesis of novel drug candidates.
• Utilized in academic and institutional research exploring natural products and their derivatives.
• As a critical material in assay development for screening biological activity in drug discovery pipelines.

Basic Information

Product Name	Maculosin
CAS No.	4549-02-4
Molecular Formula	C14H14N2O4
Molecular Weight	274.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Maculosin; Cyclo(L-Tyr-L-Pro); L-Tyrosyl-L-proline diketopiperazine; 3,6-bis(4-Hydroxybenzyl)-2,5-piperazinedione; 2,5-Piperazinedione, 3,6-bis(4-hydroxybenzyl)-, (3S,6S)-; (3S,6S)-3,6-Bis(4-hydroxybenzyl)piperazine-2,5-dione
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Quality Control

Our Maculosin is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity assessment by chromatography. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
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.