Description

Mulberrofuran C is a bioactive prenylated 2-arylbenzofuran derivative, a key phytochemical constituent found in the root bark of the mulberry tree (*Morus* species). This compound is of significant interest for its potent biological activities, making it a valuable reference standard and research material. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and advanced materials sectors for its promising therapeutic properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a high-purity reference standard for analytical method development, quality control, and pharmacological studies.
• Bioactivity Screening: Used in assays to investigate its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-diabetic, and neuroprotective effects.
• Natural Product Isolation & Synthesis: Acts as a key marker compound for the standardization of mulberry root bark extracts and as a target molecule for synthetic studies.
• Nutraceutical Formulation: Employed in the development of standardized herbal supplements where consistent bioactive content is critical.
• Academic Research: Utilized in universities and research institutes for studying the structure-activity relationships of benzofuran derivatives.
• Cosmeceutical Applications: Investigated for potential use in skincare formulations due to its antioxidant properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mulberrofuran C
CAS No.	77996-04-4
Molecular Formula	C₂₅H₂₈O₆
Molecular Weight	424.49 g/mol
Synonyms	Moracenin D; Kuwanon V; 6-(3-Methylbut-2-en-1-yl)-2-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-7-hydroxy-3-(3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl)-1-benzofuran-4-carboxylic acid; Mulberrofuran C; 2-(2,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-7-hydroxy-6,3-bis(3-methyl-2-butenyl)benzofuran-4-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our Mulberrofuran C is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods (NMR, MS) for structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider storing at 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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