Description

(-)-Oppositol CAS NO 50906-52-0 is a specific enantiomer of the sesquiterpenoid natural product oppositol, characterized by its unique stereochemistry. This compound is of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research due to its complex molecular architecture and potential biological activity. It serves as a valuable chiral building block and reference standard for researchers in medicinal chemistry, natural product synthesis, and analytical method development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: As a chiral intermediate or reference standard in the synthesis and study of novel therapeutic agents.
• Medicinal Chemistry: Used in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and as a lead compound for drug discovery programs.
• Natural Product Synthesis: A key target molecule or synthetic intermediate for total synthesis projects in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Analytical Reference Standard: For method development and validation in chromatographic (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic analyses to ensure accurate identification and quantification.
• Biochemical Research: Investigation of biological pathways and enzyme interactions where specific stereochemistry is critical.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a chiral pool starting material or template for constructing other complex, enantiomerically pure molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	(-)-Oppositol
CAS No.	50906-52-0
Molecular Formula	C15H26O2
Molecular Weight	238.37 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-Oppositol; (1R,2S,4aS,8aS)-Decahydro-1,2,4a,5-tetramethyl-1,2-naphthalenediol; (1R,2S,4aS,8aS)-1,2,4a,5-Tetramethyldecahydro-1,2-naphthalenediol; Oppositol, (-)-; L-(-)-Oppositol; (1R,2S,4aS,8aS)-1,2,4a,5-Tetramethyl-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a-decahydronaphthalene-1,2-diol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (-)-Oppositol is produced and handled 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 support research and development with material that meets the stringent requirements for advanced chemical synthesis and analytical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents	Complies with ICH guidelines

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