Description

(-)-Isoprelaurefucin CAS NO 51918-97-9 is a chiral, non-terpenoid C15 acetogenin, a secondary metabolite originally isolated from marine red algae of the genus *Laurencia*. This compound is of significant interest in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry due to its unique structural framework and biological activity profile. It serves as a valuable chiral building block and a reference standard for researchers in pharmaceutical development, agrochemical discovery, and advanced material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: As a key chiral intermediate or a pharmacophore model for the synthesis of novel bioactive molecules targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Medicinal Chemistry Reference Standard: Used for biological screening, assay development, and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to explore new drug candidates.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in asymmetric synthesis and total synthesis projects to construct complex natural product analogs or novel molecular architectures.
• Agrochemical Research: Investigated as a lead compound or a synthetic template for developing new crop protection agents with novel modes of action.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Utilized in chemical biology and marine natural product research to study biosynthesis pathways and ecological roles.

Basic Information

Product Name	(-)-Isoprelaurefucin
CAS No.	51918-97-9
Molecular Formula	C15H20O3
Molecular Weight	248.32 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-Isoprelaurefucin; (3R,4S,5S,6R)-6-[(1R)-1-Hydroxyhept-6-en-1-yl]-3,4,5-trihydroxyoxan-2-one; Isoprelaurefucin; Laurefucin derivative; C15 Acetogenin; Marine natural product
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Quality Control

Our (-)-Isoprelaurefucin is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis to confirm enantiomeric excess, and spectroscopic identification (NMR, MS). A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be sensitive to prolonged exposure to air and moisture; for long-term storage, consider sealing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% e.e.
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.