Description

3α,4Aα-Dihydroxy-1β-Methyl-8-Methylenegibbane-1α,10β-Dicarboxylic Acid 1,4A-Lactone is a complex gibberellin-related diterpenoid lactone with significant biological activity. This high-purity intermediate is critical for advanced research and synthesis in plant growth regulation and pharmaceutical development. It is primarily sought by agrochemical and life science research organizations for developing novel plant growth regulators and studying gibberellin biosynthesis pathways.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: Key precursor in the research and synthesis of novel, high-performance plant growth regulators and bio-stimulants.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a sophisticated building block for medicinal chemistry programs targeting specific biological pathways.
• Plant Physiology Studies: Used as a standard or probe in academic and industrial research to investigate gibberellin signaling and plant hormone interactions.
• Biochemical Synthesis: Employed in the semi-synthesis of complex natural products and analogs for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Reference Standard: Provides a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in related chemical manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	3α,4Aα-Dihydroxy-1β-Methyl-8-Methylenegibbane-1α,10β-Dicarboxylic Acid 1,4A-Lactone
CAS No.	51787-36-1
Molecular Formula	C20H24O7
Molecular Weight	376.40 g/mol
Synonyms	Gibberellin A4 Lactone; GA4 Lactone; 1,4A-Lactone of GA4; 3α,4aα-Dihydroxy-1β-methyl-8-methylenegibb-1-ene-1α,10β-dicarboxylic acid 1,4a-lactone; 8-Methylenegibbane-1α,10β-dicarboxylic acid, 3,4a-dihydroxy-1β-methyl-, 1,4a-lactone, (1α,3β,4aα,10β)-; (1α,3β,4aα,10β)-3,4a-Dihydroxy-1-methyl-8-methylenegibb-1-ene-1,10-dicarboxylic acid 1,4a-lactone
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Quality Control

Our 3α,4Aα-Dihydroxy-1β-Methyl-8-Methylenegibbane-1α,10β-Dicarboxylic Acid 1,4A-Lactone is manufactured under strict quality systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive and hygroscopic; therefore, handling under an inert atmosphere is recommended for long-term storage or after opening.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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