Description

6α,7β-Dihydroxykaur-16-En-18-Oic Acid γ-Lactone is a high-purity diterpenoid lactone compound of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis and pharmaceutical research. This specialized intermediate is valued for its unique kaurane skeleton, which serves as a critical building block for the development of novel bioactive molecules. It is primarily sought by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors for use in synthetic pathways and as a reference standard.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of novel therapeutic agents, particularly in oncology and metabolic disease studies.
• Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation in HPLC and LC-MS systems.
• Natural Product Synthesis: Serves as a crucial precursor in the semi-synthesis of complex natural products and their derivatives for biological screening.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial research to study structure-activity relationships (SAR) and enzyme inhibition mechanisms.
• Agrochemical Development: Investigated as a lead compound or intermediate for creating new plant growth regulators or bioactive agrochemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	6α,7β-Dihydroxykaur-16-En-18-Oic Acid γ-Lactone
CAS No.	5691-63-4
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₂₈O₄
Molecular Weight	332.43 g/mol
Synonyms	6α,7β-Dihydroxykaur-16-en-18-oic acid γ-lactone; 6α,7β-Dihydroxykaur-16-en-18-oic acid 18,20-lactone; 6α,7β-Dihydroxy-16-kauren-18-oic acid γ-lactone; 6α,7β-Dihydroxy-16-kauren-18,20-olide; Kaur-16-en-18-oic acid, 6α,7β-dihydroxy-, γ-lactone; 6α,7β-Dihydroxy-ent-kaur-16-en-18-oic acid γ-lactone
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Quality Control

Our 6α,7β-Dihydroxykaur-16-En-18-Oic Acid γ-Lactone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR and NMR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability, purity, 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH Q3C guidelines

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