Description

3A,4,5,6,6A,7,8,9B-Octahydro-6,8-Dihydroxy-6,9-Dimethyl-3-Methyleneazuleno[4,5-B]Furan-2(3H)-One is a complex sesquiterpene lactone derivative with a unique azulene-fused furanone structure. This compound matters as a sophisticated chemical intermediate, offering a versatile chiral scaffold for advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for developing novel active ingredients and exploring new synthetic methodologies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in anti-inflammatory and anticancer research.
• Agrochemical Research: Used as a precursor in developing new generation pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its complex terpenoid backbone.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a starting material or intermediate for synthesizing specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances.
• Academic & R&D: Employed in university and institutional laboratories for methodological studies in total synthesis and natural product chemistry.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in creating specialized polymers or coatings with unique properties derived from its fused ring system.

Basic Information

Product Name	3A,4,5,6,6A,7,8,9B-Octahydro-6,8-Dihydroxy-6,9-Dimethyl-3-Methyleneazuleno[4,5-B]Furan-2(3H)-One
CAS No.	96627-14-4
Molecular Formula	C15H20O4
Molecular Weight	264.32 g/mol
Synonyms	6,8-Dihydroxy-6,9-dimethyl-3-methylidene-3a,4,5,6,6a,7,8,9b-octahydroazuleno[4,5-b]furan-2-one; 6,9-Dimethyl-3-methylene-3a,4,5,6,6a,7,8,9b-octahydro-6,8-dihydroxyazuleno[4,5-b]furan-2(3H)-one; Azuleno[4,5-b]furan-2(3H)-one, 3a,4,5,6,6a,7,8,9b-octahydro-6,8-dihydroxy-6,9-dimethyl-3-methylene-; (3aS,6R,6aR,8R,9bS)-6,8-Dihydroxy-6,9-dimethyl-3-methylidene-3a,4,5,6,6a,7,8,9b-octahydroazuleno[4,5-b]furan-2-one
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Quality Control

Our 3A,4,5,6,6A,7,8,9B-Octahydro-6,8-Dihydroxy-6,9-Dimethyl-3-Methyleneazuleno[4,5-B]Furan-2(3H)-One is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR, MS), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, long-term storage under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) is recommended for optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Assay	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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