Description

1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octan-6-ol is a bicyclic ether alcohol with a distinctive camphoraceous structure. This compound is valued as a versatile chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, offering a rigid molecular framework for constructing complex molecules. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries for applications requiring specific stereochemistry and functional group manipulation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for neurological and anti-inflammatory targets.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its bicyclic structure for bioactive molecule design.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Acts as a precursor for synthetic aroma chemicals with woody, camphor-like olfactory notes.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Ligand Precursor: Provides a scaffold for developing novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers with unique thermal or mechanical properties.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Employed in methodological studies and the total synthesis of natural products.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octan-6-ol
CAS No.	18679-48-6
Molecular Formula	C10H18O2
Molecular Weight	170.25 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Hydroxy-1,3,3-trimethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane; 2-Oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octan-6-ol, 1,3,3-trimethyl-; Fenchol, 2-oxa-; 2-Oxafenchan-6-ol; 6-Hydroxy-1,3,3-trimethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane; 1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octan-6-ol; Oxafencho
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octan-6-ol is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. 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, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Specification available upon request
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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