Description

Steganacin is a naturally occurring lignan lactone compound with significant biological activity. This compound is of high interest in pharmaceutical research and development due to its potent inhibitory effects on microtubule polymerization. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the discovery of novel therapeutic agents, particularly in the fields of oncology and antiviral research.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a key reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate in the discovery of new anticancer and antiviral drugs.
• Biochemical Studies: Used as a potent tool compound in cell biology to study microtubule dynamics, cell division, and intracellular transport mechanisms.
• Anticancer Agent Screening: Employed in high-throughput screening assays to evaluate the efficacy of new compounds targeting tubulin and mitotic spindle formation.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Acts as a benchmark for the isolation, synthesis, and structural analysis of complex lignan derivatives.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for fundamental research into cell cycle regulation and apoptosis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Steganacin
CAS No.	41451-68-7
Molecular Formula	C22H22O7
Molecular Weight	398.41 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-Steganacin; Steganacin; NSC 163063; (3R,3aR,6S,6aR)-6-(3,4,5-Trimethoxyphenyl)-1,3,3a,4,6,6a-hexahydrofuro[3,4-c]furan-1-one; Lignan Steganacin; Steganacin (VAN)
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Quality Control

Our Steganacin is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for research chemicals, ensuring reliable and reproducible results for your critical work.

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 stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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