Description

2-Methylellipticinium is a synthetic, nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound derived from the ellipticine alkaloid structure. This compound is valued in advanced research for its unique biological activity and potential as a key intermediate in pharmaceutical development. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the discovery and synthesis of novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research Intermediate: Serves as a critical building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in oncology research.
• Biochemical Tool Compound: Used in vitro to study mechanisms of action related to DNA intercalation and topoisomerase inhibition.
• Reference Standard: Employed as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.
• Medicinal Chemistry Studies: Facilitates structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to optimize pharmacological properties of ellipticine analogs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methylellipticinium
CAS No.	69467-91-0
Molecular Formula	C18H18N2
Molecular Weight	262.35 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-9-hydroxyellipticinium; 2-Methyl-ellipticinium; 9-Hydroxy-2-methylellipticinium; NSC-264137; Elliptinium, 2-methyl-; 2-Methyl-9H-pyrido[4,3-b]carbazol-9-ol
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methylellipticinium is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept in a desiccated environment to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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