Description

Hirsutene CAS NO 41137-87-5 is a tricyclic sesquiterpene compound of significant interest in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry research. Its unique angular triquinane skeleton makes it a valuable intermediate and a challenging synthetic target for the development of novel bioactive molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical development companies engaged in the synthesis of complex natural products and the exploration of new therapeutic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral building block in the total synthesis of complex natural products and potential drug candidates.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Used as a model substrate in methodological studies for constructing strained polycyclic frameworks and testing new catalytic systems.
• Medicinal Chemistry: Acts as a core scaffold for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies aimed at discovering new biologically active compounds.
• Academic Research: Employed in university and institutional labs for teaching advanced synthetic techniques and studying pericyclic reactions.
• Fragrance and Flavor Precursor: Investigated as a starting material for the synthesis of sesquiterpenoid aroma compounds.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Hirsutene
CAS No.	41137-87-5
Molecular Formula	C15H24
Molecular Weight	204.35 g/mol
Synonyms	(1R,4S,4aS,8aR)-1,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a-Octahydro-4a,8-dimethylnaphthalene; Tricyclo[6.3.0.02,6]undecane, 2,6-dimethyl-9-methylene-; Hirsutane; δ9(12)-Capnellene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hirsutene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. All materials are characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and GC-MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your research and development documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents	Complies with ICH guidelines

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