Description

[1S-(1Alpha,3Beta,5Alpha)]-6,6-Dimethyl-2-Methylenebicyclo[3.1.1]Heptan-3-Ol is a high-purity, optically active bicyclic monoterpenoid alcohol. This compound is valued for its defined stereochemistry and serves as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop novel compounds with specific stereochemical requirements.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in scent and flavor-related therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where specific stereochemistry influences biological activity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for high-value fragrance and flavor compounds, leveraging its pinane-related structure.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in asymmetric synthesis and catalysis research to construct complex molecular architectures.
• Research & Development: A standard for analytical methods and a reagent for studying terpenoid chemistry and metabolic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	[1S-(1Alpha,3Beta,5Alpha)]-6,6-Dimethyl-2-Methylenebicyclo[3.1.1]Heptan-3-Ol
CAS No.	19889-99-7
Molecular Formula	C10H16O
Molecular Weight	152.23 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-Myrtenol; (1S,3R,5S)-6,6-Dimethyl-2-methylenebicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-3-ol; (1S,3R,5S)-(-)-Myrtenol; L-Myrtenol; (1S)-(-)-Myrtenol; 2-Pinen-10-ol; 6,6-Dimethyl-2-methylenebicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-3-ol, (1S,3R,5S)-
EINECS	243-378-3

Quality Control

Our [1S-(1Alpha,3Beta,5Alpha)]-6,6-Dimethyl-2-Methylenebicyclo[3.1.1]Heptan-3-Ol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity verification, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain optimal purity and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Specific Rotation [α]	-20° to -25° (c=1 in CHCl3)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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