Description

(-)-6-[(S)-1-Acetoxy-4-Methyl-3-Pentenyl]-8-Hydroxy-5-Methoxy-1,4-Naphthalenedione is a specialized, high-purity naphthoquinone derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its unique chiral structure makes it a valuable key intermediate for developing novel bioactive compounds and exploring structure-activity relationships. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require precise, high-quality building blocks for complex molecular assembly.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical chiral precursor in the synthesis of potential therapeutic agents, particularly in oncology and antimicrobial research.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used for constructing complex naphthoquinone-based frameworks and natural product analogs in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a standard or probe in studies investigating enzyme inhibition, redox biology, and metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Development: Acts as a starting material for creating novel active ingredients with potential pesticidal or herbicidal activity.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for its potential in developing organic semiconductors, dyes, or photoactive materials due to its quinone structure.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	(-)-6-[(S)-1-Acetoxy-4-Methyl-3-Pentenyl]-8-Hydroxy-5-Methoxy-1,4-Naphthalenedione
CAS No.	80348-65-8
Molecular Formula	C19H20O6
Molecular Weight	344.36 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-6-[(S)-1-Acetoxy-4-methyl-3-penten-1-yl]-8-hydroxy-5-methoxy-1,4-naphthalenedione; 5-Methoxy-8-hydroxy-6-[(1S)-1-acetoxy-4-methyl-3-pentenyl]-1,4-naphthoquinone; (S)-6-(1-Acetoxy-4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-8-hydroxy-5-methoxy-1,4-naphthoquinone; NSC 339586; A naphthoquinone derivative; A chiral naphthoquinone ester.
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Quality Control

Our (-)-6-[(S)-1-Acetoxy-4-Methyl-3-Pentenyl]-8-Hydroxy-5-Methoxy-1,4-Naphthalenedione is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and spectroscopic identification (NMR, IR, MS). A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing full specifications is supplied with every shipment, confirming compliance with customer and research-grade requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Chiral Purity	≥ 98.0% ee
Water Content	≤ 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.