Description

(4Ar)-5β-[2-(3-Furyl)Ethyl]-5,6α-Dimethyl-8Aα-(Hydroxymethyl)-3,4,4Aβ,5,6,7,8,8A-Octahydronaphthalene-1-Carboxylic Acid is a complex, high-purity synthetic intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its intricate steroidal-like framework and functional groups, which make it a versatile building block for pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for creating novel active compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel steroid analogs and other complex therapeutic molecules for preclinical research.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new plant growth regulators or pesticides with unique modes of action.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a sophisticated precursor for creating specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Employed in universities and research institutes for methodological studies in organic chemistry and total synthesis projects.
• Process Chemistry Development: Used to optimize scalable synthetic routes for complex molecular targets in pilot-scale production.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	(4Ar)-5β-[2-(3-Furyl)Ethyl]-5,6α-Dimethyl-8Aα-(Hydroxymethyl)-3,4,4Aβ,5,6,7,8,8A-Octahydronaphthalene-1-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	18411-75-1
Molecular Formula	C21H30O4
Molecular Weight	346.46 g/mol
Synonyms	5β-[2-(3-Furyl)ethyl]-5,6α-dimethyl-8aα-(hydroxymethyl)-3,4,4aβ,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydronaphthalene-1-carboxylic acid; 8aα-(Hydroxymethyl)-5β-[2-(3-furyl)ethyl]-5,6α-dimethyl-3,4,4aβ,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydronaphthalene-1-carboxylic acid; 1-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid, 3,4,4aβ,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydro-5β-[2-(3-furanyl)ethyl]-5,6α-dimethyl-8aα-(hydroxymethyl)-, (4aR,5S,6S,8aS)-rel-; rel-(4aR,5S,6S,8aS)-8a-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-[2-(3-furanyl)ethyl]-5,6-dimethyl-3,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydro-1-naphthalenecarboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our (4Ar)-5β-[2-(3-Furyl)Ethyl]-5,6α-Dimethyl-8Aα-(Hydroxymethyl)-3,4,4Aβ,5,6,7,8,8A-Octahydronaphthalene-1-Carboxylic Acid is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research-grade intermediates. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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