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5alpha-Hydroxycostic acid

Also known as 5|A-Hydroxycostic acid, 2-[(2R,4aR,8aR)-8a-hydroxy-4a-methyl-8-methylidene-2,3,4,5,6,7-hexahydro-1H-naphthalen-2-yl]prop-2-enoic acid, 5-Hydroxycostic acid

CAS 132185-83-2Formula C15H22O3Molar mass 250.34 g/mol
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5alpha-Hydroxycostic acid chemical structure, C15H22O3, CAS 132185-83-2
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CAS number
132185-83-2
Formula
C15H22O3
Molar mass
250.34 g/mol
HS code
291819
Category
Aliphatic and alicyclic building blocks

What is 5alpha-Hydroxycostic acid?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

5alpha-Hydroxycostic acid has been reported in Aster himalaicus, Pluchea dioscoridis, and other organisms.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
2-[(2R,4aR,8aR)-8a-hydroxy-4a-methyl-8-methylidene-2,3,4,5,6,7-hexahydro-1H-naphthalen-2-yl]prop-2-enoic acid
CAS number
132185-83-2
Molecular formula
C15H22O3
InChIKey
UEQIFFFWXPAQCB-BPLDGKMQSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C15H22O3/c1-10-5-4-7-14(3)8-6-12(9-15(10,14)18)11(2)13(16)17/h12,18H,1-2,4-9H2,3H3,(H,16,17)/t12-,14-,15-/m1/s1
Canonical SMILES
C=C(C(=O)O)C1CCC2(C)CCCC(=C)C2(O)C1
Isomeric SMILES
C[C@]12CCCC(=C)[C@@]1(C[C@@H](CC2)C(=C)C(=O)O)O

Synonyms

  • 5|A-Hydroxycostic acid
  • 2-[(2R,4aR,8aR)-8a-hydroxy-4a-methyl-8-methylidene-2,3,4,5,6,7-hexahydro-1H-naphthalen-2-yl]prop-2-enoic acid
  • 5-Hydroxycostic acid
  • 2-((2R,4AR,8aR)-8a-hydroxy-4a-methyl-8-methylenedecahydronaphthalen-2-yl)acrylic acid
  • 5|_-Hydroxycostic acid
  • 5| cent-Hydroxycostic acid
  • 5alpha-hydroxy-beta-costic acid
  • (2R,4aR,8aR)-Decahydro-8a-hydroxy-4a-methyl-,8-bis(methylene)-2-naphthaleneacetic acid,

Physical and chemical properties

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Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
250.34 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
250.1569 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
2.9calc.
Topological polar surface area
57.53 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
2calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2calc.
Rotatable bonds
2calc.
Heavy atoms
18calc.
Rings
2calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.67calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
3calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, C=C1CCCC2CCCCC12

C=C1CCCC2CCCCC12

2 rings, 11 atoms, the Naphthalene, decahydro-1-methylene- ring system.

55 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code 5alpha-Hydroxycostic acid is traded under.

HS 2918.19Indicative HS code

Carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their…

World exports in 2024
$1.37B
+0.5% vs 2023, imports $1.18B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China23.7%
  2. Italy14.7%
  3. India * partner reported12.0%
Top importers
  1. Germany11.7%
  2. South Korea9.8%
  3. Italy9.6%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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The HS code shown for 5alpha-Hydroxycostic acid is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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What is 5alpha-Hydroxycostic acid?

5alpha-Hydroxycostic acid has been reported in Aster himalaicus, Pluchea dioscoridis, and other organisms.

What is the CAS number of 5alpha-Hydroxycostic acid?

The CAS registry number of 5alpha-Hydroxycostic acid is 132185-83-2.

What is the molecular formula and weight of 5alpha-Hydroxycostic acid?

The molecular formula of 5alpha-Hydroxycostic acid is C15H22O3 and its molar mass is 250.34 g/mol.

What is 5alpha-Hydroxycostic acid used for?

Known uses and roles of 5alpha-Hydroxycostic acid include building blocks in research and laboratory and screening compounds in research and laboratory.

Is 5alpha-Hydroxycostic acid hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for 5alpha-Hydroxycostic acid is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of 5alpha-Hydroxycostic acid?

5alpha-Hydroxycostic acid is usually classified under HS code 291819 (Carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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