Description

2-Epi-3A-Epiburchellin is a high-purity sesquiterpene lactone derivative, a compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its unique epimeric structure makes it a valuable chiral building block and a key intermediate for the development of novel bioactive molecules. This product is essential for research and development laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors seeking to explore new synthetic pathways or develop specialized active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical chiral synthon in the research and development of new therapeutic agents, particularly in anti-inflammatory or anticancer drug discovery programs.
• Advanced Organic Synthesis: Used as a sophisticated starting material or building block for the synthesis of complex natural product analogs and other structurally intricate organic molecules.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies investigating structure-activity relationships (SAR) of sesquiterpene lactones and their interaction with biological targets.
• Reference Standard: Functions as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in chromatographic analysis (HPLC, GC) within R&D and QC laboratories.
• Agrochemical Research: Investigated as a potential lead compound or intermediate for the development of new plant protection agents with novel modes of action.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Explored for the synthesis of unique aroma chemicals due to its complex terpenoid backbone, contributing to high-value specialty ingredient development.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Epi-3A-Epiburchellin
CAS No.	57457-99-5
Molecular Formula	C15H20O3
Molecular Weight	248.32 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Epi-3α-Epiburchellin; (3aR,4S,5S,6S,6aR,9aS,9bS)-Dodecahydro-3a,6,9b-trihydroxy-6a-methylnaphtho[2,1-b]furan-2(3H)-one; Burchellin derivative; Sesquiterpene lactone epimer
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Quality Control

Our 2-Epi-3A-Epiburchellin is manufactured 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 purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP guidelines for pharmaceutical intermediates, and our analytical methods, including HPLC and NMR, are validated to meet rigorous research-grade 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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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