Description

(3As)-3,3Aβ,4,5,6,6Aβ,7,8,9A,9Bβ-Decahydro-7α-Hydroxy-6α,9Aα-Dimethyl-3-Methyleneazuleno[4,5-B]Furan-2,9-Dione is a high-purity, complex sesquiterpene lactone derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its intricate fused-ring structure makes it a valuable chemical intermediate for developing novel bioactive compounds and exploring new synthetic pathways. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to build complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly in anti-inflammatory and anticancer research.
• Advanced Organic Synthesis: Used as a sophisticated starting material or intermediate in multi-step syntheses to construct complex natural product analogs and novel chemical entities.
• Agrochemical Research: Investigated as a precursor for developing new active ingredients with potential herbicidal or insecticidal properties.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes to study biological pathways and protein interactions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for methodological studies in synthetic organic chemistry, including catalysis and stereoselective transformations.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals where high structural complexity and purity are required.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3As)-3,3Aβ,4,5,6,6Aβ,7,8,9A,9Bβ-Decahydro-7α-Hydroxy-6α,9Aα-Dimethyl-3-Methyleneazuleno[4,5-B]Furan-2,9-Dione
CAS No.	33649-13-7
Molecular Formula	C15H18O4
Molecular Weight	262.30 g/mol
Synonyms	7α-Hydroxy-6α,9aα-dimethyl-3-methylenedecahydroazuleno[4,5-b]furan-2,9-dione; Alantolactone Isomer; Isoalantolactone (related structural analog); 6α,9aα-Dimethyl-3-methylenedecahydroazuleno[4,5-b]furan-2,9-dione, 7α-hydroxy-; Azuleno[4,5-b]furan-2,9-dione, decahydro-7-hydroxy-6,9a-dimethyl-3-methylene-, (3aR,6R,6aR,7S,9aR,9bS)-rel-; Sesquiterpene Lactone Derivative
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Quality Control

Every batch of our (3As)-3,3Aβ,4,5,6,6Aβ,7,8,9A,9Bβ-Decahydro-7α-Hydroxy-6α,9Aα-Dimethyl-3-Methyleneazuleno[4,5-B]Furan-2,9-Dione is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specification results is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). Keep the container tightly sealed to protect this light-sensitive compound from degradation and to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Single Maximum Impurity	≤ 2.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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