Ascaridole

Ascaridole (CAS 512-85-6) is a naturally occurring bicyclic monoterpene endoperoxide isolated primarily from chenopodium oil, where it constitutes the majority of the active fraction.

Where is Ascaridole used?

• Pharmaceutical and agrochemical research: synthetic intermediate
• Pharmaceutical development: starting material or structural reference for novel antiparasitic and antimicrobial candidates, particularly where endoperoxide pharmacophores are under investigation
• Agrochemical research: biocidal active in formulations targeting soil-borne pathogens and certain pest species
• Oxidative chemistry studies: model compound for developing new crop protection actives
• Academic and industrial laboratories: natural product synthesis
• It is frequently used for comparative bioactivity screening.

Good to know: Historically significant as one of the first natural compounds with confirmed antiparasitic activity, it serves as a reference compound. Certificate of Analysis documentation with purity confirmation by GC or HPLC is standard for procurement at research and pharmaceutical grades.

Commercial specifications

• Liquid, typically at high purity grades suited to research and pharmaceutical intermediate applications
• Small to moderate quantities through specialty fine chemical and reference standard suppliers