Description

Phthiocerol Dimycocerosate CAS NO 63642-22-8 is a complex, high-molecular-weight lipid ester, specifically a diacyl derivative of phthiocerol and mycoserosic acids. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical and pharmaceutical research due to its role as a major component of the unique outer membrane of *Mycobacterium tuberculosis*, contributing to its virulence and impermeability. It is primarily required by research institutions, diagnostic developers, and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the study of tuberculosis pathogenesis, novel drug target identification, and the development of diagnostic tools or therapeutic agents.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a critical standard or reagent in studies investigating the complex lipid architecture and virulence mechanisms of *Mycobacterium tuberculosis*.
• Drug Discovery & Development: Serves as a target molecule for screening and evaluating potential anti-tuberculosis compounds that disrupt mycobacterial cell wall synthesis.
• Diagnostic Development: Employed in the research and production of immunological assays and reagents for the specific detection of tuberculosis biomarkers.
• Vaccine Research: Utilized in immunological studies to understand host-pathogen interactions and adjuvant properties related to mycobacterial lipids.
• Reference Standard: Acts as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control in related pharmaceutical research and for calibrating analytical equipment (e.g., HPLC, MS).
• Academic Studies: Fundamental research in microbiology, lipidomics, and infectious disease pathology within university and institutional laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phthiocerol Dimycocerosate
CAS No.	63642-22-8
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Synonyms	Phthiocerol Dimycoserosate; Dimycocerosate of Phthiocerol; PDIM; Phthiocerol Diesters; Mycobacterial Phthiocerol Wax; 2,4,6-Trimethyltetracosanoic Acid Phthiocerol Ester (mixture); Tuberculostearic Acid Phthiocerol Ester (related)
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Quality Control

Our Phthiocerol Dimycocerosate is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assessment and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) to minimize oxidation and degradation. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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