Description

Kaurenal CAS NO 14046-84-5 is a high-purity diterpenoid compound, a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of gibberellins and other plant hormones. This compound is valued for its role in advanced research and development within the life sciences sector. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries for studying plant growth regulation and developing novel bioactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: As a critical biosynthetic precursor for investigating gibberellin pathways and developing plant hormone analogs.
• Agrochemical Development: Used in the synthesis and study of novel plant growth regulators and biostimulants.
• Biochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key chiral building block for the laboratory-scale synthesis of complex diterpenoid natural products.
• Academic & Institutional Research: A standard compound for plant physiology, biochemistry, and metabolic pathway studies.
• Reference Standard: Employed as an analytical standard in HPLC, GC-MS, or NMR for quality control and metabolite profiling.

Basic Information

Product Name	Kaurenal
CAS No.	14046-84-5
Molecular Formula	C20H30O
Molecular Weight	286.45 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-Kaurenal; ent-Kaurenal; (4aR,4bR,10aS)-1,4a,4b,5,6,7,8,10,10a,10b-Decahydro-1,1,4a-trimethyl-7-methylene-2H-phenanthren-2-one; Kaurenal, ent-; 2-Phenanthrenone, 1,4a,4b,5,6,7,8,10,10a,10b-decahydro-1,1,4a-trimethyl-7-methylene-, (4aR,4bR,10aS)-
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Quality Control

Our Kaurenal is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity determination. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your research and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity, the product should be handled under an inert atmosphere when appropriate and protected from prolonged exposure to air to minimize oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Total peak area)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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