Description

16-Acetoxy-7-Methoxyroyleanone is a specialized diterpenoid quinone compound of significant interest in advanced research and development. This high-purity intermediate is valued for its unique chemical structure, which serves as a critical scaffold for the synthesis of novel bioactive molecules. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, biotechnology firms, and academic institutions focused on medicinal chemistry and natural product research.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a key synthetic intermediate or reference standard in the discovery and development of new therapeutic agents.
• Medicinal Chemistry Studies: Used as a core scaffold for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to optimize biological activity and pharmacokinetic properties.
• Natural Product Synthesis: Acts as a building block in the total or semi-synthesis of complex diterpenoid natural products and their analogs.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a tool compound in biochemical assays to investigate specific biological pathways and enzyme interactions.
• Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method validation in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	16-Acetoxy-7-Methoxyroyleanone
CAS No.	109974-33-6
Molecular Formula	C23H28O6
Molecular Weight	400.47 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Methoxy-16-acetoxyroyleanone; Royleanone, 16-acetoxy-7-methoxy-; 16-Acetoxy-7-methoxy-12-hydroxyabieta-8,11,13-trien-11-one; 16-Ac-O-7-MeO-royleanone; (4bS,8aS)-16-(Acetyloxy)-7-methoxy-4b,8,8-trimethyl-2,3,4,4a,5,6,8a,9,10,10a-decahydro-1H-phenanthren-12-one
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Quality Control

Our 16-Acetoxy-7-Methoxyroyleanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (NMR, MS). A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided to ensure traceability and compliance with your research-grade requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry, well-ventilated area. For long-term storage, consider storing under inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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