Description

Kauran-13-Ol is a high-purity diterpenoid alcohol, a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex natural products and pharmaceuticals. Its unique gibbane skeleton makes it a valuable building block for research and development in advanced organic chemistry. This compound is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors for creating novel bioactive molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of gibberellin analogs and other diterpenoid-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new plant growth regulators and eco-friendly pesticides leveraging its natural product backbone.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a chiral starting material or advanced intermediate for the production of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in organic synthesis research to study diterpene chemistry and develop new catalytic or synthetic methodologies.
• Reference Standard: Provided as an analytical standard for quality control and identification in related manufacturing processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Kauran-13-Ol
CAS No.	5749-44-0
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₃₂O
Molecular Weight	288.47 g/mol
Synonyms	13-Hydroxykaurane; ent-13-Hydroxykaurane; Kauran-13α-ol; (4aR,5S,6S,8aR)-5,6,8a-Trimethyl-3,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydro-2H-naphthalen-1-one (tautomer); ent-Kauran-13-ol; 13-Kauranol
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Quality Control

Our Kauran-13-Ol is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with cGMP and ICH guidelines for pharmaceutical intermediates, and specifications can be aligned with customer-specific requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Specification available upon request
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.