Description

Erythro-Guaiacylglycerol-β-Coniferyl Aldehyde Ether is a specialized lignin-derived compound, a key intermediate in the study of natural polymer chemistry and biosynthesis pathways. Its value lies in its role as a model compound for understanding lignin structure and degradation, which is critical for advancing biorefinery and sustainable material technologies. This product is essential for researchers and developers in the fields of biomass conversion, pulp and paper chemistry, and advanced material science, where precise chemical standards are required.

Application

• Biochemical Research: As a reference standard for lignin model compound studies and enzymatic degradation assays.
• Pulp and Paper Industry: Used in research to understand and improve delignification processes and bleaching mechanisms.
• Biofuel Development: Serves as a substrate or intermediate in studies focused on breaking down lignocellulosic biomass for bioethanol production.
• Material Science: Investigated for the synthesis of bio-based polymers, resins, and adhesives with novel properties.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a high-purity standard for calibrating analytical instruments like HPLC and GC-MS in lignin analysis.
• Phytochemistry: Used in plant metabolism research to study the biosynthesis of complex phenolic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Erythro-Guaiacylglycerol-β-Coniferyl Aldehyde Ether
CAS No.	74474-55-8
Molecular Formula	C20H22O8
Molecular Weight	390.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Erythro-Guaiacylglycerol-β-Coniferyl Aldehyde Ether; Guaiacylglycerol-β-Coniferyl Aldehyde Ether; Lignin Model Compound Dimer; β-O-4 Type Lignin Dimer; Erythro-1-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2-[2-methoxy-4-[(E)-3-oxo-1-propenyl]phenoxy]-1,3-propanediol; Dehydrodiconiferyl Alcohol Aldehyde Form; (Erythro)-Guaiacylglycerol-β-Coniferyl Aldehyde Ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Erythro-Guaiacylglycerol-β-Coniferyl Aldehyde Ether is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to ISO-guided quality management practices, and specifications can be developed to meet the rigorous standards required for analytical and biochemical research.

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 compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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