Description

Curdione is a high-purity sesquiterpene compound, also known as Curcumadione, valued for its role as a key chemical intermediate and reference standard. Its consistent quality and structural integrity make it essential for research and development in advanced chemical synthesis. This product is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical, flavor & fragrance, and fine chemical industries for applications requiring precise molecular building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel bioactive compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for the identification and quantification of related compounds.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Employed in the development of complex aromatic profiles due to its sesquiterpene backbone.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a specialized building block for creating high-value, complex organic molecules in research settings.
• Natural Product Research: Utilized in studies focusing on the isolation, characterization, and bioactivity of natural sesquiterpenes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Curdione
CAS No.	13657-68-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₂₄O₂
Molecular Weight	236.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Curcumadione; (+)-Curdione; (1R,4R,5S,10S)-4,10-Dimethyl-7-propan-2-ylidene-12-oxatricyclo[7.2.1.0¹,⁵]dodecan-11-one; 12-Oxatricyclo[7.2.1.0¹,⁵]dodecan-11-one, 4,10-dimethyl-7-(1-methylethylidene)-, (1R,4R,5S,10S)-; Curcuma zedoaria sesquiterpene
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Quality Control

Our Curdione is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for fine chemicals, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific research or cGMP starting material requirements.

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). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the product under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation and to minimize degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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