Description

Trilobolide is a potent sesquiterpene lactone natural product, a key bioactive compound of interest in advanced research and development. Its unique chemical structure and biological activity make it a valuable reference standard and a promising scaffold for novel therapeutic discovery. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and developers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and agrochemical sectors who require reliable, well-characterized materials for their critical work.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a crucial reference standard and a lead compound in drug discovery programs, particularly for investigating anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer mechanisms.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a specific molecular probe to study biological pathways and enzyme interactions related to sesquiterpene lactone activity.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Acts as a high-purity analytical standard for the identification, quantification, and quality control of plant extracts and complex natural product mixtures.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Provides a foundational material for universities and research institutes studying the synthesis, biosynthesis, and structure-activity relationships of bioactive natural products.
• Agrochemical Discovery: Investigated for its potential as a basis for developing novel, naturally-derived plant protection agents or bio-stimulants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trilobolide
CAS No.	50657-07-3
Molecular Formula	C17H22O5
Molecular Weight	306.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Trilobolide; 3,4-Epoxy-8-hydroxyguaia-1(10),11(13)-dien-12,6-olide; (3aR,4S,6aR,9aS,9bR)-4-(Hydroxymethyl)-3a,4,6a,9a,9b-hexahydro-6H-azuleno[4,5-b]furan-2,7-dione; 8-Hydroxy-3,4-epoxy-1(10),11(13)-guaiadien-12,6-olide
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Quality Control

Our Trilobolide is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity determination and spectroscopic methods (NMR, MS) for structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with every shipment to support your research and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). For long-term storage, consider storing under inert atmosphere at -20°C to maximize stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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