Description

Aethiopinone is a specialized natural product compound with significant interest in advanced research and development. Its unique molecular structure makes it a valuable reference standard and a key intermediate for synthetic chemistry. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors seeking high-purity bioactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a critical reference standard and intermediate in the development of novel therapeutic agents.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Used as a pure compound for studying structure-activity relationships (SAR) and biosynthesis pathways.
• Analytical Standard: Employed in HPLC, LC-MS, and NMR for method development, calibration, and quality control of complex botanical extracts.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a sophisticated building block for the synthesis of complex molecules and analogs in medicinal chemistry.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Utilized in universities and research institutes for pharmacological screening and biochemical studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aethiopinone
CAS No.	79491-58-0
Molecular Formula	C15H20O2
Molecular Weight	232.32 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Dimethyl-7-(1-methylethyl)azulen-8(4aH)-one; 4a,5,6,7,8,8a-Hexahydro-1,4-dimethyl-7-(1-methylethyl)-2(1H)-azulenone; 7-Isopropyl-1,4-dimethylazulen-8-one; Aethiopinone (natural product)
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Quality Control

Our Aethiopinone 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 support research and industrial applications requiring materials that meet stringent internal specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the product under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability and to minimize degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
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.