Description

Ophiobolane is a naturally occurring sesquiterpenoid compound, identified by CAS No. 20098-65-1, valued for its unique chemical scaffold and biological activity. This compound serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard in advanced organic synthesis and pharmacological research. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and life science sectors who require high-purity, structurally defined bioactive molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a key intermediate or reference standard in the synthesis and development of novel therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Development: Serves as a lead compound or synthetic precursor for creating new pesticides and plant growth regulators.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Acts as a pure analytical standard for the identification and quantification of ophiobolane derivatives in complex biological matrices.
• Biochemical Studies: Employed in research to investigate its mechanism of action and interactions with biological targets.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Utilized in laboratories for method development, structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies, and chemical education.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Provides a complex, chiral building block for the total synthesis of other natural products and specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ophiobolane
CAS No.	20098-65-1
Molecular Formula	C15H24O
Molecular Weight	220.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Ophiobolane; (1R,4aS,8aS)-1,4a-Dimethyl-7-methylene-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,8a-octahydronaphthalene; 7-Methylene-1,4a-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,8a-octahydronaphthalene; 1(10),7-Ophioboladiene; Ophioboladiene
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Quality Control

Our Ophiobolane is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and purity against established specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C for long-term stability. This product is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air, light, or elevated temperatures should be avoided to maintain quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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