Description

5-[[(1R,8Aα)-Decahydro-1β,2β,4Aβ-Trimethyl-5-Methylenenaphthalene-1α-Yl]Methyl]-3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity, synthetically derived diterpenoid derivative with a complex fused-ring structure. This compound serves as a critical advanced intermediate and research chemical for the development of novel bioactive molecules. It is primarily sought by pharmaceutical R&D and fine chemical synthesis teams working on new therapeutic agents and complex natural product analogs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel diterpenoid-based drug candidates targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Used as a core scaffold for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and lead optimization in drug discovery programs.
• Natural Product Synthesis: Serves as a sophisticated precursor in the total or semi-synthesis of complex natural products with diterpenoid backbones.
• Biochemical Research: Potential tool compound for investigating biological pathways and enzyme interactions related to diterpene metabolism.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the production of high-value, specialty chemicals for advanced material science and agrochemical research.
• Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and compound identification.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-[[(1R,8Aα)-Decahydro-1β,2β,4Aβ-Trimethyl-5-Methylenenaphthalene-1α-Yl]Methyl]-3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	104900-68-7
Molecular Formula	C23H32O4
Molecular Weight	372.50 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3,4-dihydroxy-5-[(1R,4aS,8aR)-5-methylene-1,2,4a-trimethyl-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,8a-octahydronaphthalen-1-yl]methyl]benzoate; Methyl 3,4-dihydroxy-5-((1R,4aS,8aR)-5-methylidene-1,2,4a-trimethyl-3,4,4a,5,6,8a-hexahydro-1H-naphthalen-1-yl)methyl)benzoate; Diterpenoid Benzoate Ester; 104900-68-7; (1R,4aS,8aR)-5-Methylene-1,2,4a-trimethyl-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,8a-octahydronaphthalene-1-methyl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our production of 5-[[(1R,8Aα)-Decahydro-1β,2β,4Aβ-Trimethyl-5-Methylenenaphthalene-1α-Yl]Methyl]-3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid Methyl Ester adheres to stringent GMP-like guidelines to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to meet the exacting standards of pharmaceutical intermediate supply.

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). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider inert gas purging to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0% Any single unknown impurity ≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH Q3C guidelines
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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