Description

Aristolone CAS NO 6831-17-0 is a high-purity sesquiterpene ketone, a key natural product compound valued for its distinct chemical structure and biological activity. This compound is essential for research and development in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical discovery. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories, fine chemical manufacturers, and the pharmaceutical industry for use as a reference standard, a synthetic intermediate, and a bioactive scaffold.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a crucial reference standard and a lead compound for investigating novel therapeutic agents.
• Organic Synthesis: Used as a versatile intermediate or building block in the synthesis of complex natural products and specialty chemicals.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Acts as a potential ingredient or a model compound for developing unique aromatic profiles due to its sesquiterpenoid backbone.
• Academic Research: Employed in chemical, biological, and pharmacological studies to explore structure-activity relationships and natural product chemistry.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a certified reference material (CRM) for method development, validation, and quality control in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aristolone
CAS No.	6831-17-0
Molecular Formula	C15H22O
Molecular Weight	218.33 g/mol
Synonyms	2(3H)-Naphthalenone, 4,4a,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-4a,5-dimethyl-3-(1-methylethylidene)-, (4aR,5S)-; (-)-Aristolone; (4aR,5S)-4,4a,5,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4a,5-dimethyl-3-(1-methylethylidene)-2(3H)-naphthalenone; Aristolone (constituent of sassafras); 4,4a,5,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4a,5-dimethyl-3-(1-methylethylidene)-2(3H)-naphthalenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Aristolone is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols 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 support research and industrial applications by providing material that meets or exceeds typical standards for fine chemicals and reference materials.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the product under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability and to minimize degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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