Description

Demethoxyviridin CAS NO 56660-21-0 is a potent and specific fungal metabolite known for its role as a selective inhibitor of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K). This compound is of significant interest in biochemical and pharmacological research due to its ability to modulate key cellular signaling pathways involved in growth, proliferation, and survival. It serves as a critical research tool for scientists and pharmaceutical developers investigating cancer, metabolic disorders, and inflammatory diseases, providing a foundation for novel therapeutic strategies.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a selective PI3K inhibitor to study the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway in cell biology.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Serves as a reference standard and lead compound in the discovery and development of novel oncology and metabolic disease therapeutics.
• Cell Signaling Studies: Employed to investigate the role of PI3K in cellular processes such as apoptosis, autophagy, and glucose metabolism.
• Academic Research: A key reagent in university and institutional labs for fundamental research in molecular biology and pharmacology.
• High-Throughput Screening (HTS): Utilized as a control or validation compound in drug discovery screening assays targeting kinase activity.
• Mechanism of Action Studies: Helps elucidate the downstream effects and cross-talk of PI3K inhibition within complex biological networks.

Basic Information

Product Name	Demethoxyviridin
CAS No.	56660-21-0
Molecular Formula	C20H16O6
Molecular Weight	352.34 g/mol
Synonyms	Demethoxyviridin; Viridin, demethoxy-; 3,9-Dihydroxy-6a,11a-dimethyl-1,2,6,6a,11,11a-hexahydro-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyrano[4',3':4,5]furo[2,3-h][2]benzopyran-4,8-dione; PI3K Inhibitor (Demethoxyviridin); (6aR,11aS)-3,9-Dihydroxy-6a,11a-dimethyl-1,2,6,6a,11,11a-hexahydro-4H-furo[3,2-c]pyrano[4',3':4,5]furo[2,3-h][2]benzopyran-4,8-dione
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Quality Control

Our Demethoxyviridin is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive 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 for research chemicals, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific project requirements upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry environment. The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
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.