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Quassin

SKU 90037852 CAS 76-78-8 Available on enquiry

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Quassin is a bitter triterpenoid lactone extracted from the wood of the Quassia amara tree, primarily used as a flavoring agent and in biological research. It is also recognised as an ingredient in cosmetic and personal care formulations. It is identified by CAS number 76-78-8 and carries no signal word. Molekula supplies Quassin from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 90037852
CAS Number: 76-78-8
IUPAC Name: (1S,2S,6S,7S,9R,13R,17S)-4,15-dimethoxy-2,6,14,17-tetramethyl-10-oxatetracyclo[7.7.1.02,7.013,17]heptadeca-4,14-diene-3,11,16-trione
EC Number: 200-985-9
Exact Mass: 388.1886
SMILES: C[C@@H]1C=C(C(=O)[C@]2([C@H]1C[C@@H]3[C@@]4([C@@H]2C(=O)C(=C([C@@H]4CC(=O)O3)C)OC)C)C)OC
InChIKey: IOSXSVZRTUWBHC-LBTVDEKVSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C22H28O6/c1-10-7-14(26-5)20(25)22(4)12(10)8-15-21(3)13(9-16(23)28-15)11(2)18(27-6)17(24)19(21)22/h7,10,12-13,15,19H,8-9H2,1-6H3/t10-,12+,13+,15-,19+,21-,22+/m1/s1
PubChem CID: 65571

Synonyms

Anti-infection
dimethoxy(tetramethyl)[?]trione
IOSXSVZRTUWBHC-LBTVDEKVSA-N
Nigakilactone D
Picrasa-2,12-diene-1,11,16-trione, 2,12-dimethoxy-
Quassin (Mixture of Quassin, Isoquassin and Neoquassin)
Quassin (Standard)
Quassine
Quassins(AS)

Frequently asked questions

What is Quassin used for?

Quassin is primarily used as a bittering agent in the food and beverage industry and is also studied for its potential biological activities.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Quassin?

Quassin has the chemical formula C22H28O6 and a molecular weight of 388.46 g/mol.

How should Quassin be stored?

Quassin should be stored in a cool, dry place, typically in a tightly sealed container away from light and moisture.

What grade of Quassin is available?

Please contact our sales team to confirm the current purity and grade specifications available for this product.

Can Molekula supply Quassin in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply Quassin in various quantities, ranging from research-scale amounts to bulk industrial volumes.

What documentation comes with the order?

Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for your records.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.