Description

Ilimaquinone is a bioactive marine sesquiterpenoid quinone, a compound of significant interest in biochemical and pharmacological research. Its unique chemical structure makes it a valuable tool for studying cellular processes and exploring novel therapeutic pathways. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and developers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences sectors seeking reliable, well-characterized bioactive molecules for their critical work.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a key reagent in studies of intracellular vesicle trafficking, Golgi apparatus dynamics, and protein secretion pathways.
• Pharmacological Screening: Serves as a reference standard and active compound in assays for anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-infective drug discovery programs.
• Cell Biology Studies: Employed to investigate signal transduction mechanisms and the regulation of specific cellular organelle functions.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Acts as a benchmark compound for the isolation, identification, and synthesis of related marine-derived sesquiterpenoids.
• Reference Standard: Provides a certified material for analytical method development, validation, and quality control in laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ilimaquinone
CAS No.	71678-03-0
Molecular Formula	C20H26O4
Molecular Weight	330.42 g/mol
Synonyms	Ilimaquinone; 5-Epi-illemin; SM-130; 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2-[(1S,4aS,8aS)-decahydro-5,5,8a-trimethyl-2-methylene-1-naphthalenyl]-; (+)-Ilimaquinone; Illemin; NSC 643130
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Quality Control

Our Ilimaquinone is produced 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. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your compliance and documentation needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
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.