Description

1,5,6,7,8,8A-Hexahydro-2,5,5,8Aα-Tetramethyl-1β,6β-Methanonaphthalene-4Aα(4H)-Ol is a high-purity, complex bicyclic terpenoid alcohol with a unique methanonaphthalene backbone. This compound serves as a critical advanced intermediate for the synthesis of high-value fragrance molecules and pharmaceutical precursors. It is primarily sought by flavor & fragrance houses and fine chemical manufacturers requiring consistent quality for complex organic syntheses.

Application

• Fragrance Ingredient Synthesis: A key building block for creating sophisticated woody, amber, and musk notes in perfumery.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the research and development of novel therapeutic agents due to its complex, rigid molecular structure.
• Flavor Chemistry: Employed in the development of complex natural flavoring substances and modifiers.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Serves as a valuable chiral starting material or intermediate in academic and industrial R&D for novel compound libraries.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of high-performance additives, ligands, or catalysts requiring specific steric and electronic properties.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1,5,6,7,8,8A-Hexahydro-2,5,5,8Aα-Tetramethyl-1β,6β-Methanonaphthalene-4Aα(4H)-Ol
CAS No.	17806-54-1
Molecular Formula	C15H26O
Molecular Weight	222.37 g/mol
Synonyms	4aα-Hydroxy-1,5,5,8aα-tetramethyl-decahydro-1,6-methanonaphthalene; 4aα-Hydroxydecahydro-1,5,5,8aα-tetramethyl-1,6-methanonaphthalene; 1,6-Methanonaphthalen-4a-ol, decahydro-1,5,5,8a-tetramethyl-, (1R,4aS,6R,8aS)-rel-; Ambroxide precursor; Amberwood alcohol derivative; Terpenoid alcohol (C15); Bicyclic sesquiterpene alcohol.
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Quality Control

Our production of 1,5,6,7,8,8A-Hexahydro-2,5,5,8Aα-Tetramethyl-1β,6β-Methanonaphthalene-4Aα(4H)-Ol adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. All products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for assay and impurity profiling and spectroscopic identification (IR, NMR). A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and test results is provided with every shipment.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
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.