Description

Grifolic Acid CAS NO 80557-12-6 is a bioactive natural product and a secondary metabolite derived from fungi. This compound is of significant interest for its role as a precursor in the biosynthesis of meroterpenoids and for its potential biological activities. It serves as a valuable intermediate and reference standard for researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences. Key industries that utilize this material include pharmaceutical R&D, biotechnology, and academic research, particularly in studies involving natural product chemistry and metabolic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a key intermediate or precursor in the synthesis and study of complex meroterpenoid compounds with potential therapeutic applications.
• Biochemical Studies: Serves as a reference standard or probe in metabolic pathway analysis and enzymology research related to fungal biosynthesis.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Acts as a crucial compound for the isolation, characterization, and structural elucidation of related fungal metabolites.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Employed in university and laboratory settings for fundamental research into bioactive natural products and their derivatives.
• Biotechnology Development: Potential use in developing biosynthetic routes or as a starting material for engineered production of specialized metabolites.

Basic Information

Product Name	Grifolic Acid
CAS No.	80557-12-6
Molecular Formula	C22H30O5
Molecular Weight	374.47 g/mol
Synonyms	Grifolic acid; (3E,5E)-7-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-Trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyhepta-3,5-dien-2-yl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate; Grifolinic Acid; A fungal meroterpenoid precursor; 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid (3E,5E)-7-[[3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl]oxy]-3,5-heptadien-2-yl ester
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Quality Control

Our Grifolic Acid is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. All materials undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
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.