Description

12-Oxograndiflorenic Acid is a specialized diterpenoid compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its unique oxo-grandiflorenic acid structure makes it a valuable intermediate for developing novel bioactive molecules and studying complex natural product pathways. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors seeking to innovate within terpenoid chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral building block for the synthesis of potential therapeutic agents and novel drug candidates.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard and probe in studies of terpenoid biosynthesis, enzyme mechanisms, and metabolic pathways.
• Natural Product Synthesis: A crucial precursor in the semi-synthesis and structural modification of complex diterpenoid natural products.
• Agrochemical Development: Investigated as an intermediate for creating new plant growth regulators or bioactive agents with specific modes of action.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in discovery chemistry for generating compound libraries and exploring new chemical spaces within the diterpene class.

Basic Information

Product Name	12-Oxograndiflorenic Acid
CAS No.	74284-42-7
Molecular Formula	C20H28O3
Molecular Weight	316.44 g/mol
Synonyms	12-Oxograndiflorenic Acid; Grandiflorenic Acid, 12-oxo-; 12-Oxo-grandiflorenic Acid; (4aR,5S,6S,8aR)-5,6-Dihydroxy-4a,8-dimethyl-3,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydronaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid, 5,6-dihydroxy-4a,8-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,7-octahydro-, (4aR,5S,6S,8aR)-; ent-12-Oxokaur-16-en-19-oic acid (related structural class).
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Quality Control

Our 12-Oxograndiflorenic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, supporting rigorous R&D and scale-up activities.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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