Description

3-[[(1R,4Aβ)-Decahydro-5,5,8Aα-Trimethyl-2-Methylenenaphthalen-1-Yl]Methyl]-4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically derived diterpenoid derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its complex, rigid molecular framework makes it a valuable chiral building block and a precursor for the development of novel bioactive compounds. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists working in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require high-quality, structurally defined intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the research and development of novel therapeutic agents, particularly those targeting steroid hormone pathways or requiring specific diterpenoid scaffolds.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in complex multi-step syntheses to construct intricate polycyclic systems due to its defined stereochemistry and functional groups.
• Agrochemical Research: Investigated as a precursor for developing new plant growth regulators or pesticides with novel modes of action derived from natural product structures.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and impurity profiling in related compound manufacturing.
• Material Science Research: Explored as a monomer or additive for creating specialized polymers with unique thermal or mechanical properties derived from its bulky, hydrophobic structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-[[(1R,4Aβ)-Decahydro-5,5,8Aα-Trimethyl-2-Methylenenaphthalen-1-Yl]Methyl]-4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
CAS No.	57765-74-9
Molecular Formula	C22H32O3
Molecular Weight	344.49 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxy-3-[(1R,4aβ,8aα)-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,8a-octahydro-5,5,8a-trimethyl-2-methylenenaphthalen-1-ylmethyl]benzoic acid; (1R,4aβ,8aα)-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,8a-Octahydro-5,5,8a-trimethyl-2-methylenenaphthalen-1-ylmethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (acid form); Diterpenoid benzoic acid derivative; Labdane-type diterpene derivative; Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our 3-[[(1R,4Aβ)-Decahydro-5,5,8Aα-Trimethyl-2-Methylenenaphthalen-1-Yl]Methyl]-4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral integrity, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to protect from moisture and atmospheric contamination. For long-term storage, consider storage under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity	≥ 99.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 3.0%

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