Description

3,8-Diacetyl Aloe-Emodin is a chemically modified derivative of the naturally occurring anthraquinone, aloe-emodin. This compound is valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate and reference standard in advanced pharmaceutical and biochemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and fine chemical sectors for developing novel therapeutic agents and analytical methods.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of novel anthraquinone-based drug candidates with potential biological activity.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard and probe in studies investigating enzyme inhibition, cellular pathways, and the mechanisms of bioactive natural products.
• Analytical Standard: Employed as a high-purity calibration standard in HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods for quality control and compound identification.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a specialized precursor for the production of more complex, value-added chemical entities in custom synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,8-Diacetyl Aloe-Emodin
CAS No.	72049-18-4
Molecular Formula	C21H16O8
Molecular Weight	396.35 g/mol
Synonyms	3,8-Diacetylaloemodin; 1,8-Diacetyl-3-(hydroxymethyl)-9,10-dihydroxyanthracene-9,10-dione; Aloe-emodin diacetate; 1,8-Diacetyl-3-hydroxymethyl-9,10-anthracenedione; 3-(Hydroxymethyl)-1,8-diacetyl-9,10-anthracenedione; 9,10-Dihydro-9,10-dioxo-1,8-diacetyl-3-anthracenemethanol
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Quality Control

Our 3,8-Diacetyl Aloe-Emodin is produced and tested 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-grade chemicals, ensuring reliability for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.2%

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