Description

Pancratistatin CAS NO 96203-70-2 is a potent, naturally occurring isoquinoline alkaloid with significant biological activity. This compound is of high interest for its selective cytotoxic properties against various cancer cell lines, making it a valuable lead compound in oncology research and drug discovery. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, academic research institutions, and biotechnology companies focused on developing novel anticancer therapeutics and studying apoptosis mechanisms.

Application

• Anticancer Research: Serves as a key reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in preclinical studies for evaluating antitumor efficacy and mechanism of action.
• Apoptosis Induction Studies: Used in biochemical and cellular assays to investigate pathways of programmed cell death.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Acts as a lead compound for the synthesis and optimization of novel chemotherapeutic agents with improved selectivity.
• Biological Screening: Employed in high-throughput screening (HTS) platforms to identify molecular targets and validate drug candidates.
• Academic & Clinical Research: Supports fundamental research in medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and experimental oncology.
• Biomarker Studies: Utilized in studies exploring cellular responses to selective cytotoxic agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pancratistatin
CAS No.	96203-70-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₇NO₇
Molecular Weight	335.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Pancratistatine; 1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,11b-Octahydro-7,8,9,10-tetrahydroxy-2,11b-dimethyl-6-oxo-3-[(3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyl-2-oxanyl)oxy]phenanthridinium-4a-carboxylate; Narciclasine analog; Lycoris alkaloid; Amaryllidaceae alkaloid
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Quality Control

Our Pancratistatin is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccated conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC/IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.0%

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