Description

α-Onocerin is a high-purity, naturally occurring pentacyclic triterpenoid compound, also known as Onocerin or Onocer-7-ene-3β,21α-diol. This unique chemical structure makes it a valuable intermediate and reference standard for research and development in advanced organic synthesis and natural product chemistry. It is primarily sought by the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic research sectors for its role in studying triterpenoid biosynthesis and as a precursor for novel bioactive molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of novel triterpenoid-based drug candidates and as a reference standard for analytical method development.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Used as a pure, isolated compound for studying the chemical properties, reactivity, and biological activity of onocerane-type triterpenoids.
• Biochemical Studies: Employed in research focused on understanding the biosynthetic pathways of plant-derived triterpenes and sterols.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Acts as a building block for creating specialized chemical libraries and for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies in medicinal chemistry.
• Analytical Standard: Provides a high-purity standard for quality control and identification in laboratories using techniques like HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-Onocerin
CAS No.	511-01-3
Molecular Formula	C30H50O2
Molecular Weight	442.72 g/mol
Synonyms	Onocerin; Onocer-7-ene-3β,21α-diol; 21α-Hydroxyonocer-7-en-3β-ol; 3β,21α-Dihydroxyonocer-7-ene; NSC 267240; Iso-Onocerin; Onoceranediol
EINECS	208-120-5

Quality Control

Our α-Onocerin is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification by FT-IR and NMR, and purity determination by HPLC. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with our stringent specifications. We support research and industrial applications requiring traceable, high-quality reference materials.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is stable under these conditions for extended periods. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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