Description

(1S,5R)-2-Methyl-5-Prop-1-En-2-Yl-Cyclohex-2-En-1-Ol is a chiral monoterpenoid alcohol with a distinct cyclohexene structure. This compound matters as a versatile chiral building block and intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical research. It is needed by R&D chemists and process developers in the fragrance, flavor, and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing industries seeking to leverage its specific stereochemistry.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral precursor for the synthesis of terpene-based aroma chemicals and natural product analogs.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in the research and development of chiral drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a starting material or intermediate in asymmetric synthesis, including cyclization and functionalization reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of novel, biologically active compounds with potential pesticidal or herbicidal properties.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Utilized in laboratories for methodological development in stereoselective synthesis and catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1S,5R)-2-Methyl-5-Prop-1-En-2-Yl-Cyclohex-2-En-1-Ol
CAS No.	18383-51-2
Molecular Formula	C10H16O
Molecular Weight	152.23 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-α-Terpineol; (1S,5R)-2-Methyl-5-(prop-1-en-2-yl)cyclohex-2-en-1-ol; (1S,5R)-p-Menth-1-en-8-ol; L-α-Terpineol; (1S)-α-Terpineol; (S)-(-)-α-Terpineol; 2-(4-Methylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)propan-2-ol (stereospecific)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We provide material with a typical purity of ≥95% (by GC or HPLC), with specifications tailored to research and process development needs. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and chiral purity are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC/GC)	≥ 95.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Refractive Index	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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