Description

(4R)-Abieta-7,13-Dien-18-Al is a high-purity diterpenoid aldehyde, a key intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its defined stereochemistry and functional groups make it a valuable precursor for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty fragrances. This compound is essential for R&D and production chemists in the fine chemical, flavor & fragrance, and life sciences industries seeking a reliable source of a structurally complex natural product derivative.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a chiral starting material for the synthesis of novel bioactive compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new plant protection agents and biopesticides due to its natural product backbone.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Acts as a key ingredient or precursor for creating complex, woody, ambery, or resinous scent profiles in perfumery.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed as a sophisticated building block in academic and industrial research for constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for the identification and quantification of related diterpenoids.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or additive for creating novel polymers with specific properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4R)-Abieta-7,13-Dien-18-Al
CAS No.	6704-50-3
Molecular Formula	C20H28O
Molecular Weight	284.44 g/mol
Synonyms	(4R)-Abieta-7,13-dien-18-al; Dehydroabietinal; 18-Norabieta-8,11,13-trien-4-carboxaldehyde; (4R)-18-Norabieta-8,11,13-trien-4-carbaldehyde; Abieta-7,13-dien-18-al; (4R)-Dehydroabietinal; 4R-Abieta-7,13-dien-18-al
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Each batch of (4R)-Abieta-7,13-Dien-18-Al is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy to confirm identity, purity, and chiral integrity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C for long-term stability. This compound is easily oxidized and light-sensitive; minimize exposure to air and light during handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
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.