Daunomycinone (CAS 21794-55-8)
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Daunomycinone is an anthracycline aglycone that is studied extensively in organic chemistry and biochemistry research. It serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of anthracycline antibiotics. Research on daunomycinone primarily focuses on its role in the structure-activity relationship of anthracycline compounds. As an aglycone, it lacks the glycosidic moiety present in full anthracycline antibiotics, which allows scientists to study the contributions of the sugar group to the overall biological activity of these compounds. Chemists are interested in daunomycinone for its potential to be modified chemically and create semi-synthetic anthracycline derivatives. Such derivatives are synthesized to enhance their properties or to better understand the molecular basis of their action. Moreover, daunomycinone is investigated for its chromophore properties, as the compound′s planar structure and conjugated system contribute to its strong interaction with light, making it useful in photophysical studies. Researchers also explore its role in DNA intercalation studies due to the structural similarities it shares with other intercalative agents.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Daunomycinone, 5 mg | sc-211212 | 5 mg | $245.00 |