Description

(2S)-2β-Ethenyl-2,3,4,4Aβ,4B,5,6,7,8,8Aβ,9,10-Dodecahydro-2,4Bα,8,8-Tetramethylphenanthrene-4β,10Aα(1H)-Diol 4-Acetate is a high-purity, complex diterpenoid derivative with a defined stereochemistry, making it a valuable intermediate for advanced chemical synthesis. Its precise molecular architecture is critical for research and development in fine chemical and pharmaceutical applications where structural specificity dictates biological activity and process outcomes. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for use as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical chiral precursor in the research and synthesis of novel therapeutic agents, particularly in steroid-like or complex natural product-derived drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Research: Used as a sophisticated scaffold for developing new plant growth regulators or pesticides with targeted modes of action.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a high-value starting material or intermediate for producing specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring complex diterpene backbones.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in chemical biology and medicinal chemistry research to study structure-activity relationships (SAR) and develop new synthetic methodologies.
• Reference Standard: Can be supplied as a certified reference material (CRM) for analytical method development and quality control in laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2S)-2β-Ethenyl-2,3,4,4Aβ,4B,5,6,7,8,8Aβ,9,10-Dodecahydro-2,4Bα,8,8-Tetramethylphenanthrene-4β,10Aα(1H)-Diol 4-Acetate
CAS No.	41756-38-1
Molecular Formula	C24H36O3
Molecular Weight	372.55 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethenyl-2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,7,8,8a,9,10-dodecahydro-2,4b,8,8-tetramethylphenanthrene-4,10a(1H)-diol 4-acetate, (2S)-; 4-Acetoxy-2-ethenyl-2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,7,8,8a,9,10-dodecahydro-2,4b,8,8-tetramethylphenanthrene-10a(1H)-ol; A Diterpene acetate derivative; Contact for additional trade names and abbreviations.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2S)-2β-Ethenyl-2,3,4,4Aβ,4B,5,6,7,8,8Aβ,9,10-Dodecahydro-2,4Bα,8,8-Tetramethylphenanthrene-4β,10Aα(1H)-Diol 4-Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry to confirm identity, purity, and stereochemical integrity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all critical parameters are provided to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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