Description

5α-Dammar-24-Ene-3α,12β,17,20-Tetrol is a high-purity, naturally derived tetracyclic triterpenoid compound. This specialized intermediate is valued for its complex molecular scaffold, which serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and fine chemical industries for the development of novel bioactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral precursor for the synthesis of novel steroid analogs and other bioactive triterpenoids with potential therapeutic applications.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard and probe compound in studies of enzyme inhibition, receptor binding, and metabolic pathways involving triterpene structures.
• Natural Product Synthesis: Serves as a sophisticated starting material for the semi-synthesis of complex natural products and their derivatives for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Cosmeceutical Development: Investigated for use in high-end skincare formulations due to the bioactive potential of the dammarane skeleton.
• Academic Research: A valuable compound for organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry research in university and institutional laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	5α-Dammar-24-Ene-3α,12β,17,20-Tetrol
CAS No.	58851-26-6
Molecular Formula	C₃₀H₅₂O₄
Molecular Weight	476.7 g/mol
Synonyms	Dammar-24-ene-3α,12β,17,20-tetrol; (3α,12β,17,20)-Dammara-24-ene-3,12,17,20-tetrol; 5α-Dammar-24-ene-3α,12β,17,20-tetrol; 3α,12β,17,20-Tetrahydroxydammar-24-ene; Dammarane-3α,12β,17,20-tetrol
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Quality Control

Every batch of 5α-Dammar-24-Ene-3α,12β,17,20-Tetrol is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a low-humidity environment to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents	Meets ICH guidelines

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