Description

1,3,3,7-Tetramethylnorbornan-2-One is a high-purity, highly volatile synthetic ketone with a distinctive woody-amber odor profile. Its value lies in its unique and stable molecular structure, which provides exceptional performance as a fragrance ingredient and chemical intermediate. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the fragrance and flavor industry seeking to create sophisticated, long-lasting scent profiles, as well as for fine chemical synthesis requiring a specific norbornane skeleton.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: A key ingredient in premium perfumes, colognes, and personal care products, imparting woody, amber, and musk-like notes with excellent stability and diffusion.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile chiral building block or intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Functional Fluids & Additives: Potential use in high-performance lubricants or specialty solvents where its specific volatility and chemical resistance are advantageous.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D labs for studying terpene chemistry, odorant-receptor interactions, and novel synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,3,7-Tetramethylnorbornan-2-One
CAS No.	15404-57-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₁₈O
Molecular Weight	166.26 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,3,7-Tetramethyl-2-norbornanone; 1,3,3,7-Tetramethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one; 2-Norbornanone, 1,3,3,7-tetramethyl-; 7,7-Dimethyl-2,3,3-trimethylenenorbornan-2-one; Ambrocenide; Isoambrocenide; Amberketone; Woody Ketone
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Quality Control

Our 1,3,3,7-Tetramethylnorbornan-2-One is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, IR, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and olfactory consistency meet the high standards of the fragrance industry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use and away from open flames and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic woody-amber
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.475 - 1.485
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.950 - 0.970

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