Description

Kauran-16,17-Diol is a high-purity diterpenoid diol derivative, a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex natural products and pharmaceuticals. Its defined stereochemistry and functional groups make it a valuable scaffold for research and development in medicinal chemistry. This compound is essential for scientists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop novel bioactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of gibberellin plant hormones and other diterpenoid-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Serves as a sophisticated starting material or reference standard for drug discovery programs targeting various biological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new plant growth regulators and environmentally benign pesticides.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a chiral precursor for the laboratory-scale preparation of complex natural products and fine chemicals.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies investigating diterpene biosynthesis and enzyme mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Kauran-16,17-Diol
CAS No.	16836-31-0
Molecular Formula	C20H34O2
Molecular Weight	306.48 g/mol
Synonyms	16,17-Dihydroxykaurane; ent-Kauran-16α,17-diol; (4aR,5S,8aS)-5,8a-Dimethyl-3,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydro-2H-naphthalene-1,5a-diyldimethanol; 16α,17-Dihydroxykaurane; Kaurane-16,17-diol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Kauran-16,17-Diol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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