Description

11-Oxoaerothionin is a brominated tyrosine-derived marine natural product, a key member of the aerothionin family of bioactive compounds. This compound serves as a valuable chemical reference standard and a crucial research-grade intermediate for investigating marine biochemistry and developing novel bioactive molecules. It is primarily utilized by researchers and developers in the pharmaceutical and life science sectors for its role in studying enzyme inhibition and chemical ecology.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a high-purity reference standard and intermediate in drug discovery programs targeting novel therapeutic pathways.
• Biochemical Studies: Serves as a key substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic assays to study bromoperoxidase activity and related marine biosynthetic pathways.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a sophisticated building block for the synthesis of complex marine natural product analogs and derivatives.
• Academic Research: Employed in universities and research institutes for studies in marine natural product chemistry, chemical ecology, and bioactivity screening.
• Analytical Standard: Provides a certified standard for the qualitative and quantitative analysis (e.g., HPLC, LC-MS) of aerothionin-related compounds in research samples.

Basic Information

Product Name	11-Oxoaerothionin
CAS No.	73622-23-8
Molecular Formula	C14H12Br4N2O5
Molecular Weight	635.78 g/mol
Synonyms	11-Oxo-aerothionin; Aerothionin-11-one; 2,6-Dibromo-4-[(2,3,5-tribromo-4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]-3,5-dihydroxy-1H-pyrrole-1-propanoic acid; 3-(2,6-Dibromo-4-[(2,3,5-tribromo-4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]-3,5-dihydroxy-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)propanoic acid
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Quality Control

Our 11-Oxoaerothionin is produced under strict quality protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency for research applications. All materials are characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your research and compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) to minimize oxidation and degradation. The container should be kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light brown powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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