Description

Ponicidin is a bioactive diterpenoid compound known for its significant pharmacological potential. This high-purity chemical is valued for its role as a key intermediate and active research material in the development of novel therapeutic agents. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in drug discovery and biochemical studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a critical reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate in the development of new drugs.
• Biochemical Studies: Used as a tool compound to investigate biological pathways, cellular mechanisms, and protein interactions in vitro.
• Natural Product Isolation & Synthesis: Acts as a benchmark for the isolation, purification, and total synthesis of complex diterpenoid natural products.
• Academic Research: Employed in university and institutional labs for pharmacological screening and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Preclinical Development: Utilized in early-stage animal studies to evaluate efficacy, pharmacokinetics, and toxicity profiles.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Ponicidin
CAS No.	52617-37-5
Molecular Formula	C20H28O4
Molecular Weight	332.44 g/mol
Synonyms	Ponicidine; 7,20-Epoxy-3,7,12-trihydroxy-1,10(20),11-abietatrien-6-one; Isodonol; (1R,4aS,10aR)-7-(Hydroxymethyl)-1,4a-dimethyl-6-oxo-1,2,3,4,4a,9,10,10a-octahydrophenanthrene-1-carboxylic acid; 1,10(20),11-Abietatrien-6-one, 7,20-epoxy-3,7,12-trihydroxy-; Ent-7,20-Epoxy-3,7,12-trihydroxy-1,10(20),11-abietatrien-6-one
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Quality Control

Our Ponicidin is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We support research and development with material that meets the stringent requirements for pharmaceutical reference standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 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.