Description

(1R)-4β-[(R)-6-Methyl-5-Hepten-2-Yl]-1,2,3,4,4Aβ,7,8,8Aα-Octahydro-1,6-Dimethylnaphthalen-1α-Ol is a high-purity, stereochemically defined sesquiterpene alcohol of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and fragrance chemistry. Its precise molecular architecture makes it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate for creating complex natural product analogs and high-value aroma chemicals. This compound is essential for R&D and production teams in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty fragrance industries seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates for sophisticated synthesis.

Application

• Synthetic Intermediate for complex natural products and pharmaceuticals.
• Chiral Building Block in asymmetric synthesis for creating stereochemically pure compounds.
• Fragrance & Flavor Ingredient precursor for woody, ambery, or musky aroma chemicals.
• Agrochemical Research intermediate for developing novel bioactive molecules.
• Material Science research for specialty polymers or liquid crystals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D for methodological studies in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1R)-4β-[(R)-6-Methyl-5-Hepten-2-Yl]-1,2,3,4,4Aβ,7,8,8Aα-Octahydro-1,6-Dimethylnaphthalen-1α-Ol
CAS No.	121923-98-6
Molecular Formula	C20H34O
Molecular Weight	290.49 g/mol
Synonyms	1α-Hydroxy-4β-[(R)-6-methyl-5-hepten-2-yl]-1,2,3,4,4aβ,7,8,8aα-octahydro-1,6-dimethylnaphthalene; (1R,4R,4aR,8aS)-4-[(2R)-6-Methylhept-5-en-2-yl]-1,6-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,4a,7,8,8a-octahydronaphthalen-1-ol; A Sesquiterpene Alcohol Derivative; Contact for additional trade names and abbreviations.
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Quality Control

Our (1R)-4β-[(R)-6-Methyl-5-Hepten-2-Yl]-1,2,3,4,4Aβ,7,8,8Aα-Octahydro-1,6-Dimethylnaphthalen-1α-Ol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity and chemical identity verification, to ensure it meets exacting research and industrial standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.