Description

(3R,8Aβ)-2,3,3A,4,5,6,7,8A-Octahydro-3β,6β,8,8-Tetramethyl-1H-3Aα,7α-Methanoazulene CAS NO 13567-54-9 is a high-purity, complex sesquiterpene derivative with a unique methanoazulene core structure. This compound is valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for the development of novel fragrance molecules and bioactive compounds. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical industries for creating complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Synthesis: Serves as a crucial intermediate for creating sophisticated woody, ambery, and musky odorants in high-end perfumery and flavoring agents.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a chiral building block in the synthesis of potential therapeutic agents, leveraging its complex polycyclic framework for drug discovery.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Acts as a specialized starting material or ligand precursor in asymmetric synthesis and catalytic reactions due to its defined stereochemistry.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, agrochemical intermediates, and advanced materials requiring specific stereochemical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Utilized in research laboratories for studying terpene chemistry, reaction mechanisms, and the development of new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3R,8Aβ)-2,3,3A,4,5,6,7,8A-Octahydro-3β,6β,8,8-Tetramethyl-1H-3Aα,7α-Methanoazulene
CAS No.	13567-54-9
Molecular Formula	C15H24
Molecular Weight	204.35 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-Octahydro-1,4,9,9-tetramethyl-4,7-methanoazulene; 4,7-Methanoazulene, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydro-1,4,9,9-tetramethyl-; Cedrene isomer; Cedrane derivative; (3R,3aS,7aR)-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,8a-Octahydro-3,6,8,8-tetramethyl-1H-3a,7-methanoazulene; 1H-3a,7-Methanoazulene, octahydro-3,6,8,8-tetramethyl-, (3R,3aS,7aR)-; Cedrene-related sesquiterpene
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Quality Control

Our (3R,8Aβ)-2,3,3A,4,5,6,7,8A-Octahydro-3β,6β,8,8-Tetramethyl-1H-3Aα,7α-Methanoazulene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Refractive Index	Contact for details
Relative Density	Contact for details

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