Description

(1R,2S,4R,7S,8R)-2-Hydroxy-1,7,8-Trimethyl-17-Methylene-15-Oxatricyclo[9.3.2.14,8]Heptadec-11-En-16-One CAS NO 72188-81-9 is a complex, high-purity tricyclic diterpenoid derivative with a specific stereochemical configuration. This compound matters as a sophisticated chemical intermediate and research standard for advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical development. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and studying complex molecular interactions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in steroid-like or terpenoid-based therapeutic areas.
• Chemical Research Standard: Used as a high-purity reference material in analytical laboratories for method development, calibration, and identification in complex matrices.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor in the development of new, biologically active compounds for crop protection and pest management.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in universities and corporate research centers to study diterpenoid chemistry, reaction mechanisms, and stereoselective transformations.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Process Chemistry Development: Provides a model compound for optimizing catalytic reactions, separation techniques, and scale-up processes for complex molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1R,2S,4R,7S,8R)-2-Hydroxy-1,7,8-Trimethyl-17-Methylene-15-Oxatricyclo[9.3.2.14,8]Heptadec-11-En-16-One
CAS No.	72188-81-9
Molecular Formula	C20H30O3
Molecular Weight	318.45 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxy-1,7,8-trimethyl-17-methylene-15-oxatricyclo[9.3.2.14,8]heptadec-11-en-16-one; (1R,2S,4R,7S,8R)-Isomer; Tricyclic diterpenoid lactone derivative; 15-Oxatricyclo[9.3.2.14,8]heptadecane derivative; CAS 72188-81-9; 1,7,8-Trimethyl-17-methylene derivative; 2-Hydroxy tricyclic enone lactone
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Quality Control

Our (1R,2S,4R,7S,8R)-2-Hydroxy-1,7,8-Trimethyl-17-Methylene-15-Oxatricyclo[9.3.2.14,8]Heptadec-11-En-16-One is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral analysis to confirm stereochemical integrity, ensuring compliance with research-grade standards. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). The compound may be sensitive to prolonged exposure to heat and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity	≥ 98.0% ee (by chiral HPLC)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.