Description

Protosappanin A Dimethyl Acetal is a high-purity, semi-synthetic derivative of protosappanin A, a bioactive compound found in *Caesalpinia sappan* L. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate and reference standard in advanced pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies focused on developing novel therapeutic agents, particularly in areas such as anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective drug discovery.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Serves as a certified standard for quality control and analytical method development in drug manufacturing.
• Bioactive Compound Research: Used as a precursor or model compound in pharmacological studies investigating anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective mechanisms.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a crucial building block for the semi-synthesis of more complex analogs and derivatives for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Employed in academic and industrial research to study the chemistry and modification of natural lignans and neolignans.
• Analytical Method Development: Used to develop and validate HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods for the detection and quantification of sappan lignans.

Basic Information

Product Name	Protosappanin A Dimethyl Acetal
CAS No.	868405-37-2
Molecular Formula	C20H22O8
Molecular Weight	390.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Protosappanin A dimethyl ether acetal; 4-[(1S,2R,5S,6R)-5-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-2,6-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-4-yl]-2-methoxyphenol; Sappanlignan A dimethyl acetal; Caesalpinia sappan lignan derivative
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Quality Control

Our Protosappanin A Dimethyl Acetal is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing traceability and consistent quality for your critical projects.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) to prevent oxidation and degradation. The container should be kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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