Description

Asterriquinone B1 is a specialized fungal metabolite belonging to the asterriquinone class of natural products. This compound is valued for its unique chemical structure, which serves as a key intermediate and reference standard in advanced research and development. It is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic research sectors for applications in drug discovery, biochemical studies, and as a building block for novel synthetic derivatives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a critical reference standard and intermediate in the synthesis and screening of novel therapeutic agents.
• Biochemical Studies: Used as a tool compound to investigate biological pathways and enzyme interactions due to its specific molecular framework.
• Academic Research: Employed in university and institutional labs for studies in natural product chemistry, organic synthesis, and medicinal chemistry.
• High-Purity Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a sophisticated building block for the synthesis of complex molecules and specialized chemical libraries.
• Quality Control & Analytical Standards: Provides a certified reference material for method development and validation in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Asterriquinone B1
CAS No.	78708-35-7
Molecular Formula	C30H26O6
Molecular Weight	482.52 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3',6,6'-Tetrahydroxy-7,7'-dimethyl[5,5'-bianthracene]-9,9',10,10'-tetrone; Asterriquinone B; Demethylasterriquinone B1; 1,1',4,4'-Tetrahydroxy-6,6'-dimethyl-7,7'-bianthraquinone; B1 Asterriquinone; AS-B1; NSC 339585
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Quality Control

Our Asterriquinone B1 is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for research-grade chemicals, ensuring reliability for your critical applications.

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) in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated area. This product is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air, light, or moisture should be avoided to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange-brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.