Description

Aspulvinone O is a specialized fungal metabolite belonging to the class of meroterpenoids. This compound is of significant interest for its role as a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of complex natural products and for its potential biological activities. It is primarily utilized by researchers and developers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical synthesis sectors. The product is supplied with a focus on high purity and consistency to meet the stringent requirements of advanced research and development applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a critical intermediate or reference standard in the study of fungal metabolite biosynthesis and the development of novel therapeutic agents.
• Biochemical Studies: Used as a tool compound to investigate enzyme mechanisms, particularly those involving prenyltransferases in meroterpenoid pathways.
• Natural Product Synthesis: Acts as a sophisticated building block or target molecule for the total synthesis of complex meroterpenoids.
• Bioactivity Screening: Employed in high-throughput screening libraries to evaluate potential antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, or other pharmacological properties.
• Academic Research: Utilized in universities and research institutes for fundamental studies in organic chemistry, mycology, and chemical biology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aspulvinone O
CAS No.	914071-54-8
Molecular Formula	C21H22O5
Molecular Weight	354.40 g/mol
Synonyms	Aspulvinone O; (E)-4-((3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl)oxy)-6-hydroxy-5-(3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl)-2H-pyran-2-one; 6-Hydroxy-5-prenyl-4-[(E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyloxy]-2-pyrone; Meroterpenoid O; Fungal Metabolite O
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Quality Control

Every batch of Aspulvinone O is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with research-grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and identification results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive and should be handled and stored accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content	≤ 2.0% (KF)
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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