Description

α-Peltatin is a naturally occurring lignan compound, also known as podophyllotoxin α-peltatin, derived from certain plant species. This compound serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard in pharmaceutical research and development, particularly for its structural and biological relevance to cytotoxic agents. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in anticancer drug discovery, phytochemical analysis, and the synthesis of novel therapeutic compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the research and synthesis of potential chemotherapeutic agents.
• Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard in quality control laboratories for the identification and quantification of related compounds.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies investigating the mechanism of action of tubulin inhibitors and other cytotoxic natural products.
• Phytochemical Analysis: Essential for the isolation, characterization, and standardization of plant extracts containing podophyllotoxin-related lignans.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for pharmacological and chemical structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	α-Peltatin
CAS No.	568-53-6
Molecular Formula	C22H22O8
Molecular Weight	414.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Podophyllotoxin α-peltatin; α-Peltatin; 5,8,8a,9-Tetrahydro-9-hydroxy-10-methoxy-5-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)furo[3',4':6,7]naphtho[2,3-d]-1,3-dioxol-6(5aH)-one; (-)-α-Peltatin; NSC 243091; Peltatin A
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Quality Control

Our α-Peltatin is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for research applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for reference materials, and specifications can be provided to meet specific research 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). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, long-term storage under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) is recommended for optimal 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%
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.