Description

11α-Hydroxyobacunoic Acid 3,4-Lactone is a high-purity, specialized lactone derivative with significant potential in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. This compound serves as a critical chiral building block and intermediate for the development of novel bioactive molecules. It is primarily sought by research institutions and chemical manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors for process development and the synthesis of complex natural product analogs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for steroidal or terpenoid-based drugs.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in asymmetric synthesis and multi-step reactions to construct complex molecular architectures due to its defined stereochemistry and functional groups.
• Natural Product Research: Serves as a reference standard or a starting material for the semi-synthesis of natural products and their derivatives for biological activity studies.
• Agrochemical Development: Investigated as a potential intermediate in the synthesis of new generation pesticides or plant growth regulators.
• Biochemical Research: Used in studies exploring enzyme inhibitors or modulators that interact with specific biological pathways.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the custom manufacturing of specialty chemicals for advanced material science and catalyst development.

Basic Information

Product Name	11α-Hydroxyobacunoic Acid 3,4-Lactone
CAS No.	23885-43-0
Molecular Formula	C30H46O3
Molecular Weight	454.7 g/mol
Synonyms	11α-Hydroxyobacunoic acid δ-lactone; Obacunoic acid, 11α-hydroxy-, 3,4-lactone; 11α-Hydroxy-obacunoic acid lactone; (4aS,4bR,6aS,8R,8aR,9S,10aS,10bS,12aS)-8,9-Dihydroxy-4a,6a,8a,9-tetramethyl-2,4,4b,5,6,6a,7,8,8a,9,10,10a,10b,11,12,12a-hexadecahydro-1H-naphtho[2',1':4,5]indeno[1,2-b]furan-1-one; 11α-Hydroxyobacunolide
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Quality Control

Our 11α-Hydroxyobacunoic Acid 3,4-Lactone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral integrity, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing batch-specific data is supplied with every order.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is moisture-sensitive; ensure the container is sealed under an inert atmosphere after each use to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity	≥ 99.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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