Description

Epicoccamide CAS NO 606139-26-8 is a specialized natural product compound belonging to the class of diketopiperazine alkaloids. This compound is of significant interest for its role as a chemical standard and reference material in advanced life science research and analytical chemistry. It is primarily utilized by researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and agrochemical sectors for method development, validation, and the identification of related metabolites.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for the identification, purity assessment, and quantification of Epicoccamide and related metabolites in drug discovery and development pipelines.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a critical tool in studying fungal secondary metabolism, biosynthesis pathways, and the biological activity of diketopiperazine derivatives.
• Analytical Method Development: Employed as a high-purity calibrant in HPLC, LC-MS, and NMR methods to ensure accuracy and reproducibility in analytical protocols.
• Natural Product Isolation & Characterization: Acts as a benchmark compound for the isolation and structural elucidation of similar compounds from microbial and fungal sources.
• Quality Control in Manufacturing: Used to verify the presence and concentration of Epicoccamide in complex fermentation broths or natural extract formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Epicoccamide
CAS No.	606139-26-8
Molecular Formula	C17H21N3O4
Molecular Weight	331.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Epicoccamide; Epicoccamide A; (3S,6S,9S,12S)-3,6,9,12-Tetramethyl-1,4,7,10-tetrazacyclododecane-2,5,8,11-tetraone; Cyclo(L-Ile-L-Pro-L-Ile-L-Pro); Ile-Pro-Ile-Pro diketopiperazine derivative; Fungal metabolite from Epicoccum sp.
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Quality Control

Every batch of Epicoccamide CAS NO 606139-26-8 is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and structural confirmation, to meet the exacting standards required for research and analytical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results for identity, assay, and impurities is provided with each shipment.

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 2-8°C. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content	≤ 5.0% (KF)
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%

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