Description

1,2,3,4,4A,4B,5,6,7,8,8A,9-Dodecahydro-2,4B,8,8-Tetramethyl-7-Oxo-2-Phenanthrenecarboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity, complex steroidal intermediate with significant synthetic utility. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block in the multi-step synthesis of advanced pharmaceutical and fine chemical products. It is primarily sought by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors for developing novel active ingredients and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of steroidal drugs and hormone analogs.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used as a sophisticated building block for constructing complex natural products and specialty chemicals.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of novel plant growth regulators or bioactive agrochemical agents.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a critical reagent in organic chemistry research for methodology development and total synthesis projects.
• Material Science: Potential intermediate for creating specialized polymers or liquid crystals with unique properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,3,4,4A,4B,5,6,7,8,8A,9-Dodecahydro-2,4B,8,8-Tetramethyl-7-Oxo-2-Phenanthrenecarboxylic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	57397-05-4
Molecular Formula	C21H30O3
Molecular Weight	330.46 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,7,8,8a,9-dodecahydro-2,4b,8,8-tetramethyl-7-oxo-2-phenanthrenecarboxylate; 7-Oxo-2-phenanthrenecarboxylic acid methyl ester, dodecahydro-2,4b,8,8-tetramethyl-; Methyl 7-oxopodocarp-8-en-16-oate; Podocarp-8-en-16-oic acid, 7-oxo-, methyl ester; 7-Oxopodocarp-8-en-16-oic acid methyl ester; Methyl 7-oxopodocarp-8-en-16-carboxylate
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Quality Control

Our 1,2,3,4,4A,4B,5,6,7,8,8A,9-Dodecahydro-2,4B,8,8-Tetramethyl-7-Oxo-2-Phenanthrenecarboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH Q3C guidelines
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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