Description

1,2,3,3A,4,5,6,8A-Octahydro-2-Isopropylidene-4,8-Dimethylazulen-6-Yl Formate is a specialized sesquiterpene derivative valued for its complex bicyclic structure and functional formate ester group. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate in fine chemical synthesis, particularly for creating novel fragrance molecules and bioactive compounds. It is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the flavor & fragrance and pharmaceutical intermediates sectors.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Ingredient Synthesis: A key building block for creating unique woody, ambery, or musky scent profiles in high-end perfumery.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and development of novel therapeutic agents, leveraging its complex azulene-based skeleton.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a chiral precursor or intermediate in complex multi-step organic syntheses for academic and industrial research.
• Agrochemical Intermediate: Potential use in the synthesis of advanced active ingredients for crop protection products.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a starting material for the manufacture of other specialized sesquiterpenoids and esters.
• Aroma Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the production of specialty aroma chemicals for consumer products.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,3,3A,4,5,6,8A-Octahydro-2-Isopropylidene-4,8-Dimethylazulen-6-Yl Formate
CAS No.	10486-25-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₂₆O₂
Molecular Weight	262.39 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Isopropylidene-4,8-dimethyl-1,2,3,3a,4,5,6,8a-octahydroazulen-6-yl formate; 6-Formyloxy-2-isopropylidene-4,8-dimethyl-1,2,3,3a,4,5,6,8a-octahydroazulene; Guaiazulene derivative formate ester; Sesquiterpene formate ester; Azulene, 1,2,3,3a,4,5,6,8a-octahydro-2-(1-methylethylidene)-4,8-dimethyl-, 6-formate
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Quality Control

Our production of 1,2,3,3A,4,5,6,8A-Octahydro-2-Isopropylidene-4,8-Dimethylazulen-6-Yl Formate adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. All materials are characterized via modern analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, 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 under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air, light, or heat should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
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.