Kaurene

• CAT Number: I029996
• CAS Number: 34424-57-2
• Molecular Formula: C20H32
• Molecular Weight: 272.48
• Purity: 98%
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
• Appearance: Solid powder
• Storage: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
• IUPAC Name: (4aR,8S,9S,11aR,11bR)-4,4,8,11b-tetramethyl-3,4,4a,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,11a,11b-dodecahydro-6a,9-methanocyclohepta[a]naphthalene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C20H32/c1-14-12-20-11-8-16-18(2,3)9-5-10-19(16,4)17(20)7-6-15(14)13-20/h5,10,14-17H,6-9,11-13H2,1-4H3/t14-,15-,16+,17-,19+,20?/m0/s1
• InChIKey: IODSADAHQKFXES-CCJFMQDPSA-N
• SMILES: C[C@H]1CC23CC[C@H]4[C@](C=CCC4(C)C)(C)[C@@H]2CC[C@H]1C3

Kaurene (Cat.No:I029996) is a natural diterpene compound found in various plants, particularly in the resin of certain species of coniferous trees. It serves as a precursor in the biosynthesis of various bioactive molecules, including gibberellins, which are plant hormones involved in growth and development. Kaurene exhibits potential biological activities and has attracted attention in pharmacological and agricultural research.

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