Description

Anhydro-6-Epiophiobolin A, 3- is a specialized ophiobolin derivative, a class of sesterterpenoid natural products known for their complex fused-ring structure and significant biological activity. This compound is valued in advanced research for its role as a key intermediate or reference standard in the study of fungal metabolites and their potential pharmacological effects. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical development teams focused on natural product chemistry, bioactivity screening, and the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a critical reference standard or intermediate in the investigation of ophiobolin-based drug candidates and their structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Natural Product Chemistry: Used as a purified compound for studying the biosynthesis, chemical modification, and ecological roles of sesterterpenoids produced by fungi and plants.
• Bioactivity Screening: Employed in in vitro assays to evaluate potential biological activities, such as cytotoxic, antifungal, or enzyme-inhibitory properties.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Provides a high-purity material for universities and research institutes conducting fundamental studies in organic chemistry and mycology.
• Analytical Method Development: Acts as a certified standard for developing and validating analytical methods like HPLC or LC-MS for the detection and quantification of ophiobolin derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	Anhydro-6-Epiophiobolin A, 3-
CAS No.	90411-20-4
Molecular Formula	C25H34O4
Molecular Weight	398.54 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Anhydro-6-epiophiobolin A; 6-Epianhydroophiobolin A; Ophiobolin derivative; Ophiobolin A, 3-anhydro-6-epi-; Sesterterpenoid fungal metabolite; (3S,4aR,5R,6R,7S,8S,11S,11aR,12S,13S,13aS)-3,5,6,7,8,11,12,13-Octahydro-4a,7,11,13a-tetramethyl-3,13-epoxy-7,13-methano-7H-cyclodeca[1,2-b:5,6-b']difuran-4,10(4aH,11H)-dione
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Quality Control

Our Anhydro-6-Epiophiobolin A, 3- is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We adhere to ISO 9001 quality management principles, and our analytical controls are designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and development laboratories.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider storing under inert atmosphere at -20°C to maximize stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
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.