Description

3Aα,7,7Aα,8,9,9Aβ-Hexahydro-4β-Hydroxy-5,8β-Dimethyl-3-Methyleneazuleno[6,5-B]Furan-2,6(3H,4H)-Dione is a high-purity, complex sesquiterpene lactone derivative with significant potential in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. This compound is valued for its intricate azulene-fused furanone structure, which serves as a versatile synthetic intermediate and a scaffold for bioactive molecule development. It is primarily sought by researchers and developers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for creating novel compounds with targeted biological activities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in anti-inflammatory and anticancer research.
• Advanced Organic Synthesis: Used as a sophisticated starting material or intermediate in complex multi-step syntheses, leveraging its unique fused-ring system.
• Agrochemical Research: Investigated as a precursor for developing new plant protection agents and bioactive natural product analogs.
• Material Science: Potential use in the development of specialty chemicals and advanced organic materials due to its rigid molecular framework.
• Academic & R&D: Employed in university and institutional laboratories for methodological studies in synthetic organic chemistry and natural product synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3Aα,7,7Aα,8,9,9Aβ-Hexahydro-4β-Hydroxy-5,8β-Dimethyl-3-Methyleneazuleno[6,5-B]Furan-2,6(3H,4H)-Dione
CAS No.	56297-74-6
Molecular Formula	C15H18O4
Molecular Weight	262.30 g/mol
Synonyms	4β-Hydroxy-5,8β-dimethyl-3-methylidene-3a,4,7,7a,8,9-hexahydroazuleno[6,5-b]furan-2,6-dione; Alantolactone Isomer; Isoalantolactone (related structural analog); 3-Methyleneazuleno[6,5-b]furan-2,6-dione derivative; Sesquiterpene Lactone Derivative; Helenin derivative; Inula helenium lactone analog
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Quality Control

Our production of 3Aα,7,7Aα,8,9,9Aβ-Hexahydro-4β-Hydroxy-5,8β-Dimethyl-3-Methyleneazuleno[6,5-B]Furan-2,6(3H,4H)-Dione adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Every lot is fully characterized and tested against comprehensive specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality and regulatory 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 (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider inert gas purging to maintain stability.

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% Any single impurity ≤ 1.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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