Description

Colletochlorin B is a specialized fungal metabolite and chlorinated benzophenone derivative, identified by CAS NO 83324-48-5. This compound serves as a valuable reference standard and a key intermediate in the research and development of novel bioactive molecules. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in antifungal discovery, natural product chemistry, and metabolic pathway studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Acts as a critical reference standard and biochemical tool for studying fungal metabolism and secondary metabolite biosynthesis.
• Antifungal Agent Development: Serves as a lead compound or a structural template for the synthesis and evaluation of new antifungal candidates.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Used in the isolation, identification, and characterization of fungal metabolites from Colletotrichum and related species.
• Biosynthesis Studies: Employed to investigate chlorination mechanisms and polyketide pathways in fungi.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for chemical ecology and plant-pathogen interaction studies.
• Analytical Method Development: Functions as a high-purity calibrant for developing and validating HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	Colletochlorin B
CAS No.	83324-48-5
Molecular Formula	C15H11ClO5
Molecular Weight	306.70 g/mol
Synonyms	Colletochlorin B; 2-(2,4-Dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoyl)-5-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoic acid, 8-chloro derivative; 8-Chloro-2-(2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoyl)-5-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoic acid; Fungal metabolite from Colletotrichum; Chlorinated benzophenone derivative
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Quality Control

Our Colletochlorin B is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity, suitable for demanding research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for reference materials, ensuring reliable performance in your laboratory.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry, well-ventilated area. This product is light-sensitive (store away from light) and may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); handle under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%

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