Description

Caulerpenyne is a bioactive secondary metabolite, a sesquiterpene aldehyde, primarily isolated from marine algae of the genus *Caulerpa*. This compound is of significant commercial interest due to its potent biological activities, including allelopathic, cytotoxic, and antimicrobial properties. It serves as a valuable reference standard and a key starting material for research and development in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and cosmetic industries, where novel bioactive compounds are in high demand.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate in the development of new anticancer, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Development: Serves as a lead compound for creating novel biopesticides and herbicides, leveraging its natural allelopathic effects.
• Cosmetic & Skincare Formulations: Incorporated into high-end skincare products for its potential antioxidant and protective properties against environmental stressors.
• Biochemical Research: A critical tool for studying chemical ecology, marine natural product biosynthesis, and structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Nutraceuticals: Investigated as a potential functional ingredient in dietary supplements for its bioactive profile.

Basic Information

Product Name	Caulerpenyne
CAS No.	70000-22-5
Molecular Formula	C15H20O2
Molecular Weight	232.32 g/mol
Synonyms	(1E,4E,6E,8S)-8-Hydroxy-1,7-dimethyl-11-oxoundeca-1,4,6-triene; Caulerpenyne; Caulerpenine; (1E,4E,6E)-8-Hydroxy-1,7-dimethyl-11-oxo-1,4,6-undecatriene; Marine sesquiterpene aldehyde; Caulerpa metabolite
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Quality Control

Our Caulerpenyne is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for research chemicals, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific project requirements upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C or as specified on the label or COA. This product is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air, light, or elevated temperatures should be avoided to maintain stability and potency.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., DMSO, ethanol, acetone)

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