Description

[1R-(1Alpha,4Abeta,4Balpha,10Aalpha)]-[1,2,3,4,4A,4B,5,6,10,10A-Decahydro-7-Isopropyl-1,4A-Dimethyl-1-Phenanthryl]Methyl Methacrylate is a high-purity, sterically defined methacrylate derivative of a complex decahydrophenanthrene structure. This compound matters as a critical chiral building block and advanced intermediate for synthesizing complex organic molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and fine chemical production. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and high-value materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the research and development of novel therapeutic agents, particularly for steroids and other complex bioactive molecules.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Used in the preparation of specialized polymers and resins where the bulky, rigid phenanthrene moiety imparts unique thermal and mechanical properties.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Ligand Precursor: The defined stereochemistry makes it a valuable starting material for synthesizing chiral ligands used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in multi-step organic synthesis for producing high-value, low-volume specialty chemicals for research and industrial applications.
• Agrochemical Research: Acts as an intermediate in the development of new crop protection agents with complex molecular architectures.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for chemists exploring new synthetic methodologies and structure-activity relationships in complex molecular systems.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	[1R-(1Alpha,4Abeta,4Balpha,10Aalpha)]-[1,2,3,4,4A,4B,5,6,10,10A-Decahydro-7-Isopropyl-1,4A-Dimethyl-1-Phenanthryl]Methyl Methacrylate
CAS No.	68877-48-5
Molecular Formula	C25H38O2
Molecular Weight	370.57 g/mol
Synonyms	(1R,4aS,4bR,10aR)-7-Isopropyl-1,4a-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,10,10a-decahydrophenanthren-1-yl methyl methacrylate; (1R,4aS,4bR,10aR)-1,4a-Dimethyl-7-(propan-2-yl)-1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,10,10a-decahydrophenanthren-1-yl 2-methylprop-2-enoate; Decahydro-7-isopropyl-1,4a-dimethyl-1-phenanthrenemethanol methacrylate (stereoisomer); Complex Phenanthrene Methacrylate Ester; Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our [1R-(1Alpha,4Abeta,4Balpha,10Aalpha)]-[1,2,3,4,4A,4B,5,6,10,10A-Decahydro-7-Isopropyl-1,4A-Dimethyl-1-Phenanthryl]Methyl Methacrylate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and stereochemical integrity, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced research intermediates. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chiral purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

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 sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat and open flame.

Specification

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