Description

(3R)-3Aα,4,4A,5,6,7,9,9Aα-Octahydro-3α,4Aβ,5β-Trimethylnaphtho[2,3-B]Furan-2(3H)-One is a high-purity, complex polycyclic furanone derivative with a defined stereochemistry, serving as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique fused ring structure, which provides a rigid, three-dimensional scaffold essential for constructing molecules with specific biological activity or material properties. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of novel therapeutic agents, particularly in steroid-like or complex natural product analogs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced pesticides and herbicides where its specific stereochemistry can influence biological activity and environmental fate.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex polycyclic frameworks for material science and catalysis research.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing sophisticated musk or amber-type odorants due to its complex, saturated structure.
• Chemical Research Standard: Serves as a reference standard or starting material for methodological studies in asymmetric synthesis and total synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3R)-3Aα,4,4A,5,6,7,9,9Aα-Octahydro-3α,4Aβ,5β-Trimethylnaphtho[2,3-B]Furan-2(3H)-One
CAS No.	60362-07-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₂₂O₂
Molecular Weight	234.33 g/mol
Synonyms	(3R)-3aα,4,4a,5,6,7,9,9aα-Octahydro-3aβ,4aβ,5β-trimethylnaphtho[2,3-b]furan-2(3H)-one; Ambroxide Precursor; (3R,3aR,4aS,5R,9aS)-3a,4,4a,5,6,7,9,9a-Octahydro-3,4a,5-trimethylnaphtho[2,3-b]furan-2(3H)-one; (3R)-(-)-Sclareolide; (3R)-3a,4,4a,5,6,7,9,9a-Octahydro-3,4a,5-trimethylnaphtho[2,3-b]furan-2(3H)-one; Labdane Furanone; Dihydroambrox Related Compound
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Quality Control

Our production of (3R)-3Aα,4,4A,5,6,7,9,9Aα-Octahydro-3α,4Aβ,5β-Trimethylnaphtho[2,3-B]Furan-2(3H)-One adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis, to ensure consistent identity, purity, and stereochemical integrity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications and test results are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 heat sources and incompatible materials. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact us for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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