Description

(1S,4Bβ,10Aβ)-1,2,3,4,4A,4B,5,6,10,10A-Decahydro-1,4Aα-Dimethyl-7-(1-Methylethenyl)-1β-Phenanthrenecarboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity, sterically defined diterpenoid ester of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its complex, fused-ring structure makes it a valuable chiral building block and key intermediate for the development of novel bioactive compounds. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to explore new synthetic pathways and molecular scaffolds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with steroidal or terpenoid-like activity.
• Chiral Synthesis: Used as a sophisticated chiral starting material or resolving agent in asymmetric synthesis to create enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Natural Product Analog Development: Acts as a core scaffold for the semi-synthesis of analogs of complex natural products for biological evaluation.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the research and development of new plant growth regulators or pesticides with unique modes of action.
• Reference Standard: Provides a high-purity standard for analytical method development, quality control, and regulatory submissions in API manufacturing.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Supports fundamental studies in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and total synthesis at universities and research institutes.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1S,4Bβ,10Aβ)-1,2,3,4,4A,4B,5,6,10,10A-Decahydro-1,4Aα-Dimethyl-7-(1-Methylethenyl)-1β-Phenanthrenecarboxylic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	54850-32-7
Molecular Formula	C22H32O2
Molecular Weight	328.49 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (1S,4aR,4bS,10aR)-1,4a-dimethyl-7-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,10,10a-decahydrophenanthrene-1-carboxylate; Abietic Acid Methyl Ester Derivative; Dehydroabietic Acid Methyl Ester Isomer; Diterpene Resin Acid Methyl Ester; 1-Phenanthrenecarboxylic Acid, 1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,10,10a-decahydro-1,4a-dimethyl-7-(1-methylethenyl)-, methyl ester, (1S,4aR,4bS,10aR)-; Rosin Acid Methyl Ester Derivative
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Quality Control

Every batch of our (1S,4Bβ,10Aβ)-1,2,3,4,4A,4B,5,6,10,10A-Decahydro-1,4Aα-Dimethyl-7-(1-Methylethenyl)-1β-Phenanthrenecarboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is produced and controlled under a strict quality management system. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and chiral integrity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with each shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider inert gas purging to maintain product stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity	≥ 98.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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