Description

Ellipticine (Hydrochloride) CAS NO 5081-48-1 is a high-purity, alkaloid-derived compound primarily recognized for its potent biological activity. This product is critical for researchers and developers in the life sciences sector, offering a reliable standard for pharmacological and biochemical studies. It is essential for pharmaceutical R&D, particularly in oncology research, and for use as a reference material in analytical laboratories.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a key intermediate or reference standard in the development of novel anticancer therapeutics.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a potent topoisomerase II inhibitor to study DNA replication, repair mechanisms, and apoptosis in cell biology.
• Academic Research: Employed in university and institutional labs for fundamental studies on alkaloid chemistry and their biological interactions.
• Analytical Standard: Provides a high-purity benchmark for quality control, method development, and validation in HPLC, LC-MS, and other analytical techniques.
• Preclinical Studies: Utilized in in vitro and in vivo models to investigate efficacy, pharmacokinetics, and toxicology profiles.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ellipticine (Hydrochloride)
CAS No.	5081-48-1
Molecular Formula	C17H15ClN2
Molecular Weight	282.77 g/mol
Synonyms	5,11-Dimethyl-6H-pyrido[4,3-b]carbazole hydrochloride; NSC 71795; Ellipticine HCl; Ellipticinium chloride; 9-Methoxyellipticine hydrochloride (common related form); Ellipticine monohydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our Ellipticine (Hydrochloride) is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific research-grade requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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