Description

Ptaquiloside CAS NO 87625-62-5 is a potent, naturally occurring norsesquiterpene glucoside known for its significant biological activity. This compound is of critical importance in biochemical and pharmaceutical research, particularly in the study of carcinogenesis and the development of targeted anti-cancer agents. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D departments, and biotechnology companies engaged in toxicology studies, natural product chemistry, and the synthesis of novel therapeutic compounds.

Application

• Biochemical Research: A key reference standard and tool compound for studying DNA alkylation, carcinogenic mechanisms, and natural product toxicity.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a lead compound or intermediate in the research and synthesis of potential anti-cancer and chemotherapeutic agents.
• Toxicology Studies: Used to investigate the toxicological profile of bracken fern and related natural toxins in environmental and food safety research.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Essential for the isolation, characterization, and analytical method development of complex plant-derived secondary metabolites.
• Academic Research: Employed in university laboratories for teaching and advanced research in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and molecular biology.
• Standards and Calibration: Provides a high-purity analytical standard for HPLC, LC-MS, and NMR in quality control and forensic analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ptaquiloside
CAS No.	87625-62-5
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₃₀O₈
Molecular Weight	398.45 g/mol
Synonyms	Ptaquiloside; PTQ; (1S,2R,8S,10S)-10-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-Trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-2,7,7-trimethyl-11-oxatricyclo[6.2.1.0¹,⁵]undec-5-ene-4,9-dione; Bracken Fern Carcinogen; Aquilide A; NSC 338720
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Quality Control

Our Ptaquiloside is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure the highest standards of purity and consistency for research applications. Each batch is thoroughly characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and research documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dry, cool place. Due to its hygroscopic and light-sensitive nature, the product should be handled under inert atmosphere and allowed to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to minimize moisture uptake and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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