Amorphadiene

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SKU:: 441453
Molecular Weight:: 204.35
Purity:: ≥98%
Storage Conditions:: 4°C
Supplier:: United States Biological
CAS Number:: 92692-39-2
Format:: Clear colorless cil
Extra Details:: Amorphadiene is a sesquiterpene synthesized via the cyclization of farnesyl pyrophosphate and a precursor in the biosynthesis of Artemisinin, which is an effective antimalarial agent used to treat malaria. Genetically modified Saccharomyces cerevisiae can be utilized as an alternative semisynthetic strategy to produce artemisinin from amorphadiene. Synonyms: [1R-(1α,4β,4aβ,8aβ)]-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,8a-Octahydro-4,7-dimethyl-1-(1-methylethenyl)-naphthalene; (1R,4R,4aS,8aR)-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,8a-Octahydro-4,7-dimethyl-1-(1-methylethenyl)naphthalene; (-)-Amorpha-4,11-diene; Amorpha-4,11-diene CAS No: 92692-39-2 Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₂₄ Molecular Weight: 204.35 Appearance: Clear colorless cil Purity: ≥98% Solubility: Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly) Storage and Stability: May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at 4°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.