Description

(15R)-6,11,12,14,16-Pentahydroxyabieta-5,8,11,13-Tetren-7-One is a complex, polyhydroxylated diterpenoid derivative with a unique abietane skeleton. This compound is valued as a high-purity chemical intermediate and a reference standard for research and development in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought by pharmaceutical R&D teams, biotechnology firms, and academic institutions engaged in the study of natural product derivatives, medicinal chemistry, and novel bioactive compound development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in the development of anti-inflammatory or antimicrobial agents.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or probe in studies investigating diterpenoid biosynthesis, enzyme inhibition, and structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Natural Product Chemistry: Acts as a benchmark compound for the isolation, identification, and characterization of related abietane-type diterpenoids from plant sources.
• Academic & Contract Research: Employed in university and CRO laboratories for method development, teaching advanced organic chemistry concepts, and exploratory synthesis projects.
• High-Purity Chemical Supply: Supplied to fine chemical distributors and catalog companies for inclusion in specialized chemical libraries for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	(15R)-6,11,12,14,16-Pentahydroxyabieta-5,8,11,13-Tetren-7-One
CAS No.	35298-85-2
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₂₈O₆
Molecular Weight	364.43 g/mol
Synonyms	6,11,12,14,16-Pentahydroxyabieta-5,8,11,13-tetraen-7-one; (15R)-6,11,12,14,16-Pentahydroxyabieta-5,8,11,13-tetraen-7-one; Abieta-5,8,11,13-tetraen-7-one, 6,11,12,14,16-pentahydroxy-, (15R)-; 15R-Pentahydroxyabietatetraenone; Pentahydroxyabietatetraenone; Abietane diterpenoid derivative; Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our production of (15R)-6,11,12,14,16-Pentahydroxyabieta-5,8,11,13-Tetren-7-One adheres to stringent in-house quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is fully characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept in a desiccated environment to prevent moisture absorption. For long-term storage, consider inert gas purging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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