Description

Licarin A is a naturally occurring neolignan compound, also known as Licarin A CAS NO 51020-86-1, valued for its distinct biological and chemical properties. It serves as a key intermediate and reference standard in advanced research and development. This compound is primarily sought by professionals in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and fine chemical synthesis industries for its role in developing new therapeutic agents and high-value specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a reference standard and bioactive lead compound in drug discovery for its reported biological activities.
• Natural Product Synthesis: Serves as a crucial intermediate or target molecule in the synthetic and semi-synthetic pathways of complex natural products.
• Biochemical Studies: Employed in pharmacological and biochemical assays to study mechanisms of action and structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Cosmeceutical Development: Investigated for potential application in skincare formulations due to its natural origin and bioactivity profile.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A vital material for universities and corporate R&D labs focusing on medicinal chemistry and phytochemistry.
• Quality Control: Utilized as an analytical standard for the identification and quantification of Licarin A in raw materials and finished products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Licarin A
CAS No.	51020-86-1
Molecular Formula	C20H22O4
Molecular Weight	326.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Licarin-A; 5-[(1E)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl]-2-methoxy-1,3-benzenediol; 5-Geranyl-2-methoxyresorcinol; 5-Geranyl-2-methoxy-1,3-benzenediol; 2-Methoxy-5-geranylresorcinol; (E)-5-(3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl)-2-methoxybenzene-1,3-diol; 5-[(E)-3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl]-2-methoxyresorcinol
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Quality Control

Our Licarin A is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed results from HPLC, GC, and NMR analyses. Our quality systems are designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC/IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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