Description

Puupehenone CAS NO 73573-17-8 is a bioactive marine natural product belonging to the family of sesquiterpenoid quinones. This compound is of significant interest due to its unique chemical structure and promising biological activities, making it a valuable intermediate for advanced research and development. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical and biotechnology researchers focused on discovering new therapeutic agents, particularly in the fields of oncology and infectious diseases.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a key intermediate or lead compound in the discovery and synthesis of novel drug candidates.
• Biological Studies: Used as a reference standard or probe in biochemical and pharmacological assays to investigate specific biological pathways.
• Anticancer Agent Development: Explored for its cytotoxic properties against various cancer cell lines in preclinical research.
• Antimicrobial Research: Investigated for potential activity against bacteria, fungi, or other pathogens in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a sophisticated building block in organic synthesis for creating complex molecular architectures.
• Academic Research: Utilized in universities and research institutes for studies in natural product chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and chemical biology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Puupehenone
CAS No.	73573-17-8
Molecular Formula	C21H26O5
Molecular Weight	358.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Puupehenone; 15-Oxopuupehenol; Puupehenone (marine natural product); 1,4-Phenanthrenedione, 3b,6a,11-trihydroxy-9-methoxy-7-(1-methylethyl)-, (3b,6a,7a)-; (3b,6a,7a)-3b,6a,11-Trihydroxy-9-methoxy-7-(1-methylethyl)-1,4-phenanthrenedione
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Quality Control

Our Puupehenone is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and MS to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry, well-ventilated area. The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
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.