Description

16-Hydroxycleroda-3,13(14)-Dien-15,16-Olide is a clerodane-type diterpenoid lactone, a natural product of significant interest in advanced research and development. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate and reference standard in the synthesis and study of bioactive molecules. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, biotechnology companies, and academic institutions focused on medicinal chemistry and natural product research.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a crucial intermediate or reference standard in the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents.
• Medicinal Chemistry Studies: Used to investigate structure-activity relationships (SAR) for potential anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, or other bioactivities.
• Natural Product Isolation & Analysis: Acts as a high-purity analytical standard for the identification and quantification of clerodane diterpenoids in complex plant extracts.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in enzymatic and receptor-binding assays to explore specific biological pathways and mechanisms of action.
• High-Value Fine Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as a sophisticated building block for the production of specialized chemicals and advanced materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	16-Hydroxycleroda-3,13(14)-Dien-15,16-Olide
CAS No.	92593-91-4
Molecular Formula	C20H28O4
Molecular Weight	332.44 g/mol
Synonyms	16-Hydroxycleroda-3,13-dien-15,16-olide; 16-Hydroxy-3,13-clerodadien-15,16-olide; Clerodane diterpene lactone; (4aS,5R,6R,8aR)-5-(1-Hydroxy-1-methylethyl)-3,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydro-5,6-dimethyl-1H-naphthalene-1,6-dicarboxylic acid 1,6-lactone; 3,13-Clerodadien-15,16-olide-16-ol
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Quality Control

Our 16-Hydroxycleroda-3,13(14)-Dien-15,16-Olide is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the exacting standards required for research applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting identity, purity, and other critical parameters.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry, well-ventilated area. This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); handle and store under inert atmosphere if specified for high-purity grades.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
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.