Description

Ptilocaulin is a naturally occurring marine alkaloid with a unique imidazole-based structure, identified by CAS NO 78777-02-3. This compound is of significant interest in pharmaceutical and biochemical research due to its potent biological activity, particularly as a cytotoxic agent. It serves as a critical reference standard and building block for researchers in drug discovery, medicinal chemistry, and marine natural product studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: As a high-purity reference standard for analytical method development, validation, and quality control of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Drug Discovery & Medicinal Chemistry: A key intermediate or pharmacophore for synthesizing novel therapeutic agents targeting cancer and infectious diseases.
• Biochemical Research: Used in in-vitro studies to investigate mechanisms of cytotoxicity, apoptosis, and other cell signaling pathways.
• Academic & Institutional Research: A valuable tool for universities and research institutes studying marine natural products and their synthetic analogs.
• Contract Research Organizations (CROs): Employed in preclinical studies and bioassay screening to evaluate biological potency.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ptilocaulin
CAS No.	78777-02-3
Molecular Formula	C7H11N3O
Molecular Weight	153.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Ptilocaulin; 2-[(1Z)-3-Amino-1-propen-1-yl]-1H-imidazole; (Z)-2-(3-Aminoprop-1-en-1-yl)-1H-imidazole; 2-[(1Z)-3-Aminoprop-1-enyl]-1H-imidazole; 2-[(Z)-3-Aminoprop-1-enyl]imidazole; Marine Alkaloid Ptilocaulin
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Quality Control

Our Ptilocaulin is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry guidelines to support your regulatory and compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry, well-ventilated area. Keep the container sealed to protect this light-sensitive compound from degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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