Description

(-)-Compressanolide CAS NO 68421-48-7 is a specific stereoisomer of the natural product compressanolide, a sesquiterpene lactone of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. This enantiomerically pure compound serves as a critical chiral building block and a reference standard for the development of novel bioactive molecules. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors who require high-purity, structurally defined intermediates for asymmetric synthesis and biological activity studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly in anti-inflammatory and anticancer research.
• Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control, method development, and identification in natural product chemistry.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Acts as a versatile chiral synthon for constructing complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Agrochemical Research: Investigated as a lead compound or intermediate for developing new plant growth regulators or bioactive agents.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Employed in studies to understand the biosynthesis, structure-activity relationships, and total synthesis of sesquiterpene lactones.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential use as an intermediate for synthesizing specific aroma chemicals with complex stereochemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(-)-Compressanolide
CAS No.	68421-48-7
Molecular Formula	C15H20O2
Molecular Weight	232.32 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-Compressanolide; (3aS,6aR,9aS,9bR)-3a,4,5,8,9,9a-Hexahydro-6H-3,9a-methanobenzofuro[3,2-e]isobenzofuran-6,11-dione; Compressanolide; Compressanolide, (-)-; L-Compressanolide; NSC 338248; Sesquiterpene Lactone Compressanolide
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Quality Control

Our (-)-Compressanolide is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high enantiomeric purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral HPLC, NMR, and optical rotation measurement, to confirm identity and purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment. We support cGMP standards for pharmaceutical applications and can tailor quality documentation to meet specific regulatory or client requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Optical Rotation [α]	Contact for details
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.