Description

(4As)-3,4,4Aα,5,6,7,8,8Aβ-Octahydro-5α-Methyl-8β-Isopropenylnaphthalene-2-Carboxylic Acid is a complex, high-purity synthetic intermediate with significant utility in advanced organic synthesis. Its intricate decalin-based structure makes it a valuable building block for the development of novel compounds in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical sectors. This product is essential for research chemists and process development teams working on complex molecular architectures, including potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty agrochemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and development of novel therapeutic agents, particularly for complex natural product analogs.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a sophisticated building block for constructing complex polycyclic frameworks in advanced organic chemistry.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new, high-efficacy crop protection agents with complex stereochemistry.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable compound for methodological studies in stereoselective synthesis and catalysis.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential starting material for the synthesis of specialized organic ligands or molecular components for advanced materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4As)-3,4,4Aα,5,6,7,8,8Aβ-Octahydro-5α-Methyl-8β-Isopropenylnaphthalene-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	100019-20-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₂₂O₂
Molecular Weight	234.33 g/mol
Synonyms	5α-Methyl-8β-isopropenylperhydronaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid; (4aR,5S,8aS)-5-Methyl-8-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,8a-octahydronaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid; Decalin-2-carboxylic acid derivative; 8-Isopropenyl-5-methylperhydronaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid; (4aS,5R,8aR)-5-Methyl-8-(prop-1-en-2-yl)decahydronaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Every batch of (4As)-3,4,4Aα,5,6,7,8,8Aβ-Octahydro-5α-Methyl-8β-Isopropenylnaphthalene-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, supporting your R&D and scale-up processes. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with specifications for assay, chiral purity, and impurity profile is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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