Description

4,9,12,12-Tetramethyl-5-Oxatricyclo[8.2.0.04,6]Dodecane is a high-purity, specialized organic compound with a unique bridged oxatricyclic structure. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its defined stereochemistry and functional group compatibility. It is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries for developing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral building block for the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Serves as a precursor for creating unique musk-like or woody odorants and flavor compounds.
• Advanced Material Research: Investigated as a monomer or additive for specialty polymers and resins with specific thermal or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex polycyclic frameworks and natural product analogs.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Potential scaffold for developing novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,9,12,12-Tetramethyl-5-Oxatricyclo[8.2.0.04,6]Dodecane
CAS No.	1209-61-6
Molecular Formula	C15H26O
Molecular Weight	222.37 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Oxatricyclo[8.2.0.04,6]dodecane, 4,9,12,12-tetramethyl-; 4,9,12,12-Tetramethyl-5-oxatricyclo[8.2.0.0⁴,⁶]dodecane; Ambrettolide EP Impurity C; (1R,4S,5S,6R,9S,10R)-4,9,12,12-Tetramethyl-5-oxatricyclo[8.2.0.0⁴,⁶]dodecane; Oxacyclotetradecan-2-one, 14-methyl- (related macrocyclic lactone precursor); Ambretone related intermediate.
EINECS	214-905-8

Quality Control

We supply 4,9,12,12-Tetramethyl-5-Oxatricyclo[8.2.0.04,6]Dodecane in high-purity grades suitable for demanding synthetic applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with client specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid / solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Standard Grade)
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (High Purity Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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