Description

1α,4Aα-(Carbonyloxymethylene)-2β-Hydroxy-1β-Methyl-8-Methylenegibbane-10β-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, complex gibberellin-related intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and plant growth regulator research. This compound matters for its role as a key precursor in the development of novel agrochemicals and specialized fine chemicals, offering a structurally defined building block for complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to innovate in plant hormone analogs and other biologically active compounds.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel gibberellin-based plant growth regulators and bio-stimulants.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a sophisticated synthetic intermediate in medicinal chemistry programs targeting specific biological pathways.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a specialized building block for the construction of complex, polycyclic natural product analogs and other high-value compounds.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories to study plant hormone biosynthesis, metabolism, and receptor interactions.
• Process Chemistry Development: Utilized for scaling up and optimizing synthetic routes to gibberellin derivatives under GMP or other controlled conditions.
• Reference Standard: Provides a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in related chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	1α,4Aα-(Carbonyloxymethylene)-2β-Hydroxy-1β-Methyl-8-Methylenegibbane-10β-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	38231-54-8
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₂₈O₆
Molecular Weight	364.44 g/mol
Synonyms	Gibberellin A4 Carboxylic Acid Derivative; 1α,4aα-(Carbonyloxymethylene)-2β-hydroxy-1β-methyl-8-methylenegibb-3-ene-10β-carboxylic Acid; GA4 Intermediate; 8-Methylenegibbane-10β-carboxylic Acid Derivative; (1R,2R,4aR,4bS,7S,9aS,10S,10aR)-7-Hydroxy-1-methyl-8-methylidene-13-oxo-1,2,4a,4b,5,6,7,8,9,10,10a,11-dodecahydro-10,4a-(epoxymethano)-7,9a-methanobenzo[a]azulene-2-carboxylic Acid
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Quality Control

Our 1α,4Aα-(Carbonyloxymethylene)-2β-Hydroxy-1β-Methyl-8-Methylenegibbane-10β-Carboxylic Acid is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity, and is supported by a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA). We adhere to relevant industry standards for fine chemical intermediates, and custom synthesis to meet specific purity or packaging requirements is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants or an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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