Description

Psorospermin is a bioactive natural product and a member of the prenylated xanthone family, identified by CAS No. 74045-97-9. This compound is of significant interest for its potent biological activity, serving as a valuable reference standard and a key intermediate in pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the discovery and synthesis of novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of drug substances and products in quality control laboratories.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a critical tool in pharmacological studies to investigate mechanisms of action and biological pathways.
• Lead Compound Development: Acts as a structural scaffold or starting point for the synthesis and optimization of new drug candidates in medicinal chemistry.
• Academic Research: Employed in university and institutional labs for studies in natural product chemistry, bioactivity screening, and chemical biology.
• Analytical Method Development: Used to validate and calibrate analytical techniques such as HPLC, LC-MS, and NMR in method development and transfer processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Psorospermin
CAS No.	74045-97-9
Molecular Formula	C25H28O6
Molecular Weight	424.49 g/mol
Synonyms	Psorospermin; 1,3,5-Trihydroxy-2-(3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl)-6-(2-methylbut-3-en-2-yl)xanthen-9-one; NSC 338947; 9H-Xanthen-9-one, 1,3,5-trihydroxy-2-(3-methyl-2-buten-1-yl)-6-(2-methyl-1-buten-3-yn-2-yl)-; (2,4-Dihydroxy-6-(3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl)-3-(2-methylbut-3-en-2-yl)-9-oxo-9H-xanthen-1-yl) acetate (depsipeptide form may be referenced)
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Quality Control

Our Psorospermin is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity assessment by chromatographic techniques. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and related substances is provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and research documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content	≤ 2.0% (KF)
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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