Description

Kaur-15-Ene CAS NO 5947-50-2 is a high-purity diterpene hydrocarbon, a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex natural products and fine chemicals. Its unique kaurane skeleton makes it a valuable building block for pharmaceutical research and the development of novel agrochemicals and fragrances. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process developers in the pharmaceutical, flavor & fragrance, and advanced material sectors seeking to leverage diterpene chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of bioactive diterpenoids and other complex molecular scaffolds for drug discovery.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Used as a starting material for creating ambergris-type odorants and other sophisticated fragrance compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key intermediate in the development of novel plant growth regulators and pesticides with diterpene backbones.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable model compound in academic and industrial laboratories for studying cyclization, oxidation, and functionalization reactions of diterpenes.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, including chiral ligands and catalysts derived from its rigid structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	Kaur-15-Ene
CAS No.	5947-50-2
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₃₂
Molecular Weight	272.47 g/mol
Synonyms	Kaur-15-ene; ent-Kaur-15-ene; (-)-Kaur-15-ene; (4aR,5S,8aS)-5,8,8-Trimethyl-3,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydro-2H-naphthalene; Kaurane-15-ene; NSC 163045; 15-Kaurene
EINECS	227-710-7

Quality Control

Every batch of Kaur-15-Ene is subjected to rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our standard quality protocol includes GC, HPLC, and NMR analysis to meet the exacting requirements of research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents	Meets ICH guidelines

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