Description

Formosanin C is a bioactive diterpenoid compound, identified by CAS No. 50773-42-7, valued for its distinct chemical structure and biological activity. This compound is of significant interest in advanced research and development for its potential pharmacological properties. It serves as a critical reference standard and intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: As a key reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate in the development of novel therapeutics.
• Biochemical Studies: Used as a probe or tool compound in pharmacological and mechanism-of-action studies due to its specific bioactivity.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Serves as a purified standard for the analysis and quality control of plant extracts and natural product formulations.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Employed in university and institutional labs for chemical synthesis, biological screening, and educational purposes.
• High-Purity Chemical Supply: Supplied to fine chemical distributors and manufacturers requiring high-grade materials for specialized applications.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Formosanin C
CAS No.	50773-42-7
Molecular Formula	C20H28O4
Molecular Weight	332.44 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-Formosanin C; (1R,4aS,5R,8aS)-5-[(E)-2-Carboxyethenyl]-1,4a-dimethyl-6-methylidene-3,4,5,7,8,8a-hexahydro-2H-naphthalene-1-carboxylic acid; 2-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid, 5-(2-carboxyethenyl)-1,4a-dimethyl-6-methylene-3,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydro-, (1R,4aS,5R,8aS)-; Kaur-16-en-18-oic acid, 15-(2-carboxyethenyl)-, (4α)-; A natural diterpenoid from Taiwania cryptomerioides.
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Quality Control

Our Formosanin C is produced under strict quality management protocols 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 adhere to relevant industry standards for research chemicals, and specifications can be aligned with client requirements for advanced applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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