Description

Canthin-6-One n-Oxide is a naturally occurring alkaloid derivative belonging to the canthinone chemical class. This compound is of significant interest in pharmaceutical and life science research due to its diverse and potent biological activities. It is primarily utilized by researchers and developers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and agrochemical sectors for drug discovery and biochemical studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a key intermediate or reference standard in the synthesis and screening of novel therapeutic agents.
• Anticancer Agent Studies: Investigated for its cytotoxic properties and potential mechanisms of action against various cancer cell lines.
• Antimicrobial Research: Used in studies exploring its efficacy against bacteria, fungi, and other pathogens.
• Antiparasitic Drug Discovery: Evaluated for activity against parasites such as *Leishmania* and *Trypanosoma* species.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Employed as a purified standard for the analysis and quality control of plant extracts and traditional medicines.
• Biochemical Pathway Analysis: Used as a tool compound to study specific enzymatic interactions and cellular signaling pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Explored for potential use as a lead compound in developing new pesticides or plant growth regulators.

Basic Information

Product Name	Canthin-6-One n-Oxide
CAS No.	60755-87-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₈N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	236.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Canthin-6-one 1-Oxide; 1-Oxycanthin-6-one; Canthin-6-one N-Oxide; 6H-Indolo[3,2,1-de][1,5]naphthyridin-6-one, 1-oxide; Canthin-6-one 1-N-Oxide; Canthin-6-one-1-oxide; 1-Hydroxycanthin-6-one
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Quality Control

Our Canthin-6-One n-Oxide is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for demanding research applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant research and development standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%

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