Totarol is a meroterpene, and more precisely a terpenophenolic, a chemical compound that is part terpene and part natural phenol. It is a naturally produced diterpene that is bioactive as (+)-totarol. It was first isolated by McDowell and Esterfield from the heartwood of Podocarpus totara, a yew tree found in New Zealand. Podocarpus totara was investigated for unique molecules due to the tree’s increased resistance to rotting. Recent studies have confirmed (+)-totarol’s unique antimicrobial and therapeutic properties. Consequently, (+)-totarol is a promising candidate for a new source of drugs and has been the goal of numerous syntheses.

Chemical Name	TOTAROL
Synonyms	14-Isopropylpodocarpa-8,11,13-trien-13-ol;4b-S-trans-8,8-trimethyl-4b,5,6,7,8,8a,9,10-octahydro-1-isopropylphenanthren-2-ol;2-PHENANTHRENOL,4B,5,6,7,8,8A;trans-Totarol;4BS TRANS,8,8-TRIMETHYL4B,5,6,7,8,8A,9,1;Podocarpa-8,11,13-trien-13-ol,14-isopropyl;Collapse
CAS No.	511-15-9
Molecular Formula	C20H30O
Molecular Weight	286.45200
PSA	20.23000
LogP	5.54580

Density	0.988g/cm3
Boiling Point	369.4ºC at 760mmHg
Melting Point	128-132ºC(lit.)
Flash Point	166.6ºC
Refractive Index	1.529

Safety Statements	S26; S36
Risk Statements	R36/37/38
Hazard Codes	Xi