Description

(4Bβ)-2β,3β-Epoxy-4Aα-Hydroxy-1-Methyl-8-Methylenegibbane-1α,10β-Dicarboxylic Acid 1,4A-Lactone is a highly functionalized gibbane diterpenoid derivative, valued for its complex stereochemistry and reactive epoxide and lactone functionalities. This compound serves as a critical advanced intermediate for the synthesis of complex natural products and novel bioactive molecules. It is primarily sought by research institutions and pharmaceutical development teams working on new chemical entities, particularly in the areas of plant growth regulation and specialized organic synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral building block for the research and development of novel therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of advanced analogs for plant growth regulators and other bioactive agrochemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Reference Standard: Provides a high-purity standard for method development and analytical validation in complex molecule synthesis.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Acts as a precursor or model compound for the total synthesis of gibberellin-related natural products.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the development of molecular probes to study biological pathways due to its unique structural features.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4Bβ)-2β,3β-Epoxy-4Aα-Hydroxy-1-Methyl-8-Methylenegibbane-1α,10β-Dicarboxylic Acid 1,4A-Lactone
CAS No.	19147-79-6
Molecular Formula	C20H24O6
Molecular Weight	360.40 g/mol
Synonyms	2β,3β-Epoxy-4aα-hydroxy-1-methyl-8-methylenegibb-1-ene-1α,10β-dicarboxylic acid 1,4a-lactone; Gibbane-1α,10β-dicarboxylic acid, 2,3-epoxy-4a-hydroxy-1-methyl-8-methylene-, 1,4a-lactone, (1α,2β,3β,4aα,10β)-; A key gibberellin intermediate; 8-Methylenegibbane lactone derivative; Epoxy-hydroxy methylenegibbane lactone
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Quality Control

Our (4Bβ)-2β,3β-Epoxy-4Aα-Hydroxy-1-Methyl-8-Methylenegibbane-1α,10β-Dicarboxylic Acid 1,4A-Lactone is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR, MS), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive 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 place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be sensitive to prolonged exposure to moisture and should be handled under inert atmosphere for long-term storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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