Description

(+/-)-Narwedine CAS NO 1668-86-6 is a key chiral intermediate and alkaloid derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its critical role as a versatile building block in the development of complex pharmaceutical molecules and fine chemicals. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for use in asymmetric synthesis and as a precursor for bioactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial chiral building block for the synthesis of galantamine analogs and other acetylcholinesterase inhibitors.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Used as a starting material or resolving agent in the preparation of enantiomerically pure compounds for drug discovery.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of complex alkaloids and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying alkaloid biosynthesis pathways and neurological activity.
• Agrochemical Development: Investigated as an intermediate for novel plant growth regulators or bioactive agrochemicals.
• Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: Potential use in the development of chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	(+/-)-Narwedine
CAS No.	1668-86-6
Molecular Formula	C17H21NO3
Molecular Weight	287.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Narwedine (racemic); (±)-Narwedine; Galantamine intermediate; 4a,5,9,10,11,12-Hexahydro-3-methoxy-11-methyl-6H-benzofuro[3a,3,2-ef][2]benzazepin-6-ol; 3-Methoxy-11-methyl-4a,5,9,10,11,12-hexahydro-6H-benzofuro[3a,3,2-ef][2]benzazepin-6-ol; LY-246078; BRN 0091722
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (+/-)-Narwedine is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and chiral purity, identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods, and control of specified impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.0%

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