Description

1-[[(1S,3Aα,7Aβ)-Octahydro-4β-Hydroxy-4-Methyl-7β-Isopropyl-1H-Inden]-1-Yl]Ethanone is a high-purity, stereochemically defined synthetic intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its complex, rigid polycyclic structure with defined stereocenters makes it a valuable chiral building block for constructing sophisticated molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and fine chemical manufacturers developing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and specialty fragrances.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral precursor in the synthesis of novel steroid analogs, terpenoid-based therapeutics, and other complex bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new generation pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its terpene-like backbone for bioactivity.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing high-value, stereospecific aroma chemicals and musk analogs due to its indane-derived structure.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating polymers with specific stereoregularity and thermal properties.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Employed as a chiral ligand precursor or a test substrate in the development and screening of new asymmetric catalytic systems.
• Academic & Process Chemistry: Used in methodological studies for complex molecule synthesis, including cyclization and stereoselective functionalization reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-[[(1S,3Aα,7Aβ)-Octahydro-4β-Hydroxy-4-Methyl-7β-Isopropyl-1H-Inden]-1-Yl]Ethanone
CAS No.	1911-78-0
Molecular Formula	C15H26O2
Molecular Weight	238.37 g/mol
Synonyms	1-[(1S,3aα,7aβ)-Octahydro-4β-hydroxy-4-methyl-7β-(1-methylethyl)-1H-inden-1-yl]ethanone; (1S,3aα,4β,7aβ)-Octahydro-4-hydroxy-4-methyl-7-(1-methylethyl)-1H-indene-1-acetic acid β-lactone (related form); 4β-Hydroxy-4-methyl-7β-isopropyl-1α-acetyl-decahydroindane; Stereoisomer of Vetival acetate core; Chiral Decahydroindanone Derivative; Terpenoid Ketone Intermediate
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1-[[(1S,3Aα,7Aβ)-Octahydro-4β-Hydroxy-4-Methyl-7β-Isopropyl-1H-Inden]-1-Yl]Ethanone is produced under strict quality management protocols. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to ensure high chemical and stereochemical purity, critical for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profile is provided with each shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be hygroscopic; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.