Description

(3As)-7-[(1S,3R)-1,3-Dihydroxybutyl]-3,3Aβ,4,5,6,8Aβ-Hexahydro-6α-Methyl-3-Methylene-2H-Cyclohepta[B]Furan-2-One is a complex organic lactone derivative with a defined stereochemistry, making it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate for advanced chemical synthesis. Its precise molecular architecture is critical for applications requiring high stereochemical purity and specific biological activity. This compound is primarily sought by research institutions and pharmaceutical developers for use in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), fine chemicals, and as a reference standard in analytical chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral precursor in the research and development of new therapeutic agents, particularly for complex molecule synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a sophisticated building block for creating specialty chemicals with specific stereochemical configurations.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a tool compound or reference standard in studies exploring enzyme interactions, metabolic pathways, or receptor binding.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in methodological development for asymmetric synthesis and stereoselective reactions.
• Process Chemistry: Investigated for scale-up in the production of high-value, stereochemically pure compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3As)-7-[(1S,3R)-1,3-Dihydroxybutyl]-3,3Aβ,4,5,6,8Aβ-Hexahydro-6α-Methyl-3-Methylene-2H-Cyclohepta[B]Furan-2-One
CAS No.	33204-43-2
Molecular Formula	C15H22O4
Molecular Weight	266.33 g/mol
Synonyms	7-[(1S,3R)-1,3-Dihydroxybutyl]-3,3aβ,4,5,6,8aβ-hexahydro-6α-methyl-3-methylene-2H-cyclohepta[b]furan-2-one; (3aS,6aR,7R,8aR)-7-(1,3-Dihydroxybutyl)-3a,4,5,6,6a,7,8,8a-octahydro-6-methyl-3-methylene-2H-cyclohepta[b]furan-2-one; A stereoisomer of a sesquiterpene lactone derivative; Chiral furanone intermediate; CAS 33204-43-2.
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We provide comprehensive analytical data to support research and development needs. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every batch. Quality is assured through modern analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and chiral analysis to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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