Description

6-Hydroxy-5,6-Dehydrosugiol is a specialized diterpenoid quinone compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. This high-purity intermediate is valued for its unique chemical scaffold, which serves as a critical building block for developing novel bioactive molecules. It is primarily sought by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of new therapeutic agents and fine chemical synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzymatic pathways.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or probe compound in studies investigating natural product biosynthesis and biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile building block for constructing complex diterpenoid and quinone-based structures in academic and industrial R&D.
• Natural Product Analog Development: Employed to create synthetic analogs of bioactive natural products for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Hydroxy-5,6-Dehydrosugiol
CAS No.	140923-35-9
Molecular Formula	C20H26O4
Molecular Weight	330.42 g/mol
Synonyms	5,6-Dehydrosugiol; 6-Hydroxydehydrosugiol; Sugiol derivative; Diterpenoid quinone; (4bS,8aS)-4b,5,6,7,8,8a,9,10-Octahydro-2,4b-dihydroxy-7,7-dimethyl-9-oxophenanthrene-1-carbaldehyde; Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our 6-Hydroxy-5,6-Dehydrosugiol is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for demanding research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles for the production of advanced pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring traceability and documentation for regulatory support.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature (store under inert atmosphere), it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon for long-term storage and to minimize headspace in opened containers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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