Description

Plagiochilin A is a specialized secondary metabolite belonging to the class of aromatic bisbibenzyls, originally isolated from liverworts. This compound is of significant interest in research and development due to its unique biological activities, particularly its potent cytotoxic and anti-tumor properties. It serves as a valuable reference standard and a key starting material for researchers in the fields of pharmacology, natural product chemistry, and oncology drug discovery.

Application

• Pharmacological Research: Used as a reference standard and active compound in studies investigating anti-cancer mechanisms, apoptosis induction, and cytotoxicity assays.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Serves as a benchmark for the isolation, identification, and structural analysis of related bisbibenzyl compounds from plant and microbial sources.
• Drug Discovery & Development: Acts as a lead compound or molecular scaffold for the synthesis of novel analogs with optimized therapeutic profiles.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in enzymatic studies and as a tool compound to probe specific biological pathways and protein interactions.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Essential for university and research institute laboratories focused on bioactivity screening and phytochemical analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Plagiochilin A
CAS No.	67779-73-1
Molecular Formula	C30H26O7
Molecular Weight	498.52 g/mol
Synonyms	Plagiochilin A; 1,2,4,5-Tetrahydroxy-7-methoxy-9,10-dihydrophenanthrene-3,6-dicarbaldehyde; (1,1'-Biphenyl)-2,2',5,5'-tetrol, 3,3',6,6'-tetramethoxy-4,4'-dimethyl-; Aromatic bisbibenzyl plagiochilin A
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Quality Control

Our Plagiochilin A is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and MS to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry, cool place. Keep the container sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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