Description

15,16-Dihydro-15-Methoxy-16-Oxohardwickiic Acid is a specialized diterpenoid compound derived from natural sources, valued for its unique chemical scaffold. This compound serves as a critical advanced intermediate or reference standard in pharmaceutical and life science research, enabling the synthesis and study of novel bioactive molecules. It is primarily sought by R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and agrochemical sectors for drug discovery and development programs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates and complex natural product analogs.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or probe in studying biological pathways, enzyme inhibition, and structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Natural Product Chemistry: Acts as a starting material for the semi-synthesis of other diterpenoids and for total synthesis studies.
• Agrochemical Development: Investigated as a precursor for developing new plant protection agents with novel modes of action.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for organic synthesis methodology development and chemical education.

Basic Information

Product Name	15,16-Dihydro-15-Methoxy-16-Oxohardwickiic Acid
CAS No.	115783-35-2
Molecular Formula	C21H28O5
Molecular Weight	360.45 g/mol
Synonyms	15,16-Dihydro-15-methoxy-16-oxohardwickiic acid; Hardwickiic acid derivative; 15-Methoxy-16-oxohardwickiic acid dihydro derivative; (4aR,5S,6aS,9aS,9bR)-5-(2-Carboxyethyl)-9a-methoxy-1,1,4a,7-tetramethyl-2,3,4,4a,5,6,6a,9,9a,9b-decahydro-1H-cyclopropa[3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-a]naphthalene-8-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 15,16-Dihydro-15-Methoxy-16-Oxohardwickiic Acid adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We support custom synthesis and purification to meet specific research-grade or cGMP starting material requirements upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥95.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤5.0%
Loss on Drying	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.2%

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