Description

5-Hydroxycanthin-6-One is a naturally occurring alkaloid belonging to the canthinone class, known for its distinctive fused heterocyclic structure. This compound is of significant interest in pharmaceutical and life science research due to its reported biological activities. It serves as a valuable reference standard and building block for researchers and developers in medicinal chemistry. Target industries include pharmaceutical R&D, biotechnology, and academic institutions focused on exploring novel bioactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Used as a key intermediate or reference standard in the synthesis and study of novel therapeutic agents.
• Medicinal Chemistry: Serves as a core scaffold for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to optimize bioactivity and pharmacokinetic properties.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in in vitro assays to investigate specific biological pathways, enzyme inhibition, or receptor binding.
• Natural Product Isolation & Analysis: Acts as a certified reference material (CRM) for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of plant extracts and traditional medicines.
• Academic Studies: Utilized in university and institutional labs for chemical education and advanced research into alkaloid chemistry and pharmacology.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Hydroxycanthin-6-One
CAS No.	64118-73-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₈N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	236.23 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Hydroxycanthin-6-one; 5-Hydroxycanthinone; 6H-Indolo[3,2,1-de][1,5]naphthyridin-6-one, 5-hydroxy-; 5-Hydroxycanthin-6-on; Canthin-6-one, 5-hydroxy-; 5-Hydroxycanthin-6-One (natural)
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Quality Control

Our 5-Hydroxycanthin-6-One is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity determination and spectroscopic methods (NMR, MS) for structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your research and regulatory documentation needs.

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 light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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