Description

Thyrsiferol is a complex, bioactive marine natural product belonging to the class of polycyclic ethers, isolated from red algae of the genus *Laurencia*. This compound is of significant interest due to its unique chemical architecture and potent biological activities. It serves as a valuable reference standard and research chemical for pharmaceutical discovery, chemical synthesis, and biological studies. Key target users include research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D departments, and specialty chemical manufacturers engaged in developing novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Drug Discovery: Acts as a lead compound or molecular probe for investigating new biological pathways and developing anticancer, antiviral, or anti-inflammatory agents.
• Chemical Synthesis & Medicinal Chemistry: Used as a sophisticated synthetic target or a key intermediate for the total synthesis of complex natural products and the creation of novel chemical libraries.
• Biological Studies & Mechanism of Action (MOA) Research: Employed in biochemical and pharmacological assays to study its interaction with cellular targets, such as ion channels or specific enzymes.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity certified standard for method development, validation, and quality control in analytical laboratories (e.g., HPLC, LC-MS).
• Academic Research & Education: Utilized in university laboratories for advanced studies in organic chemistry, natural product chemistry, and marine pharmacology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thyrsiferol
CAS No.	66873-39-0
Molecular Formula	C30H44O8
Molecular Weight	532.67 g/mol
Synonyms	Thyrsiferol; (1R,2R,4aS,6R,7R,8R,8aR,10S,11aS,11bS)-1,2,6,7,8,10-Hexahydroxy-5,5,8a,11b-tetramethyl-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a,9,10,11,11a-tetradecahydrobenzo[a]fluorene-9-carboxylic acid; Laurencia metabolite; Marine polyether toxin; Polycyclic ether natural product
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Quality Control

Our Thyrsiferol is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods (NMR, MS) for structural confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting the specific results for your quality assurance records.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider storing at -20°C under an inert atmosphere to maximize stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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