Description

Hemigossypol is a specialized polyphenolic compound, a derivative of gossypol found in cotton plants. It serves as a crucial intermediate and reference standard in biochemical and pharmaceutical research, particularly for studying natural product derivatives and their biological activities. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and life science sectors who require high-purity, well-characterized phytochemicals for development and quality control processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research Intermediate: Used as a key building block or precursor in the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents and for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Biochemical Reference Standard: Serves as an analytical standard in HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods for the quantification and qualification of gossypol-related compounds in plant extracts and biological samples.
• Agrochemical Development: Investigated for its potential bioactive properties in the development of natural product-based pesticides or plant growth regulators.
• Natural Product Chemistry: A subject of study in academic and industrial research focused on the isolation, characterization, and modification of plant-derived secondary metabolites.
• Cosmetic & Nutraceutical Ingredient Research: Explored for potential antioxidant or bioactive properties in the formulation of advanced skincare or dietary supplement products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hemigossypol
CAS No.	40817-07-0
Molecular Formula	C30H30O8
Molecular Weight	542.56 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1',6,6',7,7'-Hexahydroxy-3,3'-dimethyl-5,5'-bis(1-methylethyl)-[2,2'-binaphthalene]-8,8'-dicarboxaldehyde; 2,2'-Binaphthalene-8,8'-dicarboxaldehyde, 1,1',6,6',7,7'-hexahydroxy-3,3'-dimethyl-5,5'-bis(1-methylethyl)-; Gossypol hexamethyl ether derivative; Hemigossypolone (related compound); Cotton phenol derivative; (+)-Hemigossypol; (-)-Hemigossypol
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Quality Control

Our Hemigossypol is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for fine chemicals, and custom synthesis and purification to meet specific client specifications are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) to minimize oxidation and degradation. The container should be kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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