Description

9-Hydroxy-5-Megastigmen-4-One is a specialized megastigmane derivative, a class of compounds known for their significant roles in flavor, fragrance, and biological activity. This compound is valued for its unique structural properties that make it a key intermediate and active ingredient in high-value synthesis. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries for developing novel products and conducting advanced biochemical studies.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Serves as a crucial intermediate or building block for the synthesis of complex aroma compounds and natural flavor enhancers.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a reference standard or a key starting material in the research and development of new therapeutic agents, particularly those exploring antioxidant or metabolic pathways.
• Nutraceuticals: Investigated for potential application in dietary supplements due to the bioactive profile associated with the megastigmane skeleton.
• Cosmetic Science: Employed in R&D for creating novel, naturally-derived cosmetic ingredients with specific functional properties.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Acts as a standard compound for analytical method development, metabolic studies, and chemical synthesis projects in organic chemistry.
• Natural Product Isolation & Standardization: Used as a chromatographic standard for the identification and quantification of related compounds in plant extracts and complex matrices.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Hydroxy-5-Megastigmen-4-One
CAS No.	27185-79-1
Molecular Formula	C13H20O2
Molecular Weight	208.30 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Megastigmen-4-one, 9-hydroxy-; 9-Hydroxymegastigma-5-en-4-one; (6S,9R)-9-Hydroxy-4-megastigmen-3-one; Theaspirone isomer; Megastigman-9-ol-4-one derivative; Flavor ketone derivative; Tobacco flavor constituent.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 9-Hydroxy-5-Megastigmen-4-One undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our quality assurance protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically by HPLC or GC), identification, and specific impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound may be light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 95.0% (Research Grade)
Specific Rotation (if applicable)	Contact for details
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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