Description

(-)-Tamariscol CAS NO 131615-60-6 is a high-purity, enantiomerically pure natural sesquiterpene alcohol, valued for its unique and complex woody-amber fragrance profile. This compound is of significant interest for its role as a key chiral building block and a reference standard in advanced organic synthesis and analytical research. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the flavor & fragrance, fine chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors for creating sophisticated aroma compounds and investigating structure-activity relationships.

Application

• Fragrance Compound Synthesis: Serves as a premium chiral intermediate for creating high-value amber, woody, and leathery fragrance notes in perfumery.
• Flavor Ingredient Development: Used in the research and development of complex natural flavorings where its specific stereochemistry is critical for the desired sensory profile.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Employed as a chiral starting material or reference standard in medicinal chemistry for the synthesis of novel bioactive molecules.
• Fine Chemical Intermediate: Acts as a specialized building block in asymmetric synthesis for producing other enantiomerically pure terpenoids and related compounds.
• Analytical Standard: Utilized as a high-purity reference material in GC-MS, HPLC, and NMR for the identification and quantification of tamariscol in natural extracts or synthetic mixtures.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Applied in studies concerning terpene chemistry, olfaction receptor research, and natural product synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	(-)-Tamariscol
CAS No.	131615-60-6
Molecular Formula	C15H26O
Molecular Weight	222.37 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-Tamariscol; (1S,2R,4aS,8aS)-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,8a-Octahydro-4a,8-dimethyl-2-(1-methylethenyl)-1-naphthalenol; (1S,2R,4aS,8aS)-1,2,4a,5,6,8a-Hexahydro-4a,8-dimethyl-2-(1-methylethenyl)-1-naphthalenol; Tamariscol; NSC 332888; Ambrial; (-)-Ambral
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (-)-Tamariscol is produced and controlled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by GC or HPLC, to ensure high enantiomeric excess (e.e.) and chemical purity suitable for demanding applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing specifications for identity, assay, and impurities is provided with every shipment.

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 the container tightly sealed to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Chiral Purity (e.e.)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation [α]	Contact for details
Refractive Index	Contact for details

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