Description

(12α,15R)-15-Methyllycopodan-5-One CAS NO 6883-69-8 is a high-purity, stereochemically defined alkaloid derivative belonging to the lycopodane class. This compound serves as a critical advanced intermediate and reference standard for research and development in pharmaceutical chemistry. It is primarily sought by pharmaceutical R&D teams, academic research institutions, and specialty chemical manufacturers engaged in the synthesis of novel bioactive molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral building block for the synthesis of complex natural product analogs and potential drug candidates.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference compound in studies investigating the structure-activity relationships (SAR) of lycopodium alkaloids.
• Academic & Discovery Chemistry: Serves as a sophisticated starting material or target molecule for methodological development in organic synthesis.
• Analytical Standard: High-purity grade is utilized as a certified reference material (CRM) for analytical method development and validation in QC laboratories.
• Neuroscience Research: Potential tool compound for probing biological pathways due to the known bioactivity profile of related lycopodane structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	(12α,15R)-15-Methyllycopodan-5-One
CAS No.	6883-69-8
Molecular Formula	C17H27NO
Molecular Weight	261.40 g/mol
Synonyms	15-Methyllycopodan-5-one; (12α,15R)-15-Methyllycopodan-5-one; Lycopodane, 15-methyl-, (12α,15R)-; A potential intermediate for Huperzine A analogs; Lycopodium alkaloid derivative
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Quality Control

Every batch of (12α,15R)-15-Methyllycopodan-5-One is manufactured under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our quality management system supports the production of material suitable for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chiral purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% 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.