Description

(1R,9S)-3,3Aβ,4,5,6,7,8,8Aβ-Octahydro-5,5,8A-Trimethyl-1α,2α,4α-Methenoazulene-1(2H)-Methanol is a high-purity, stereochemically defined sesquiterpene derivative with significant value as a key chiral intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its rigid, complex polycyclic structure makes it an essential building block for the development of novel pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty fragrances. This compound is particularly sought after by R&D chemists and process development teams in the fine chemical and life sciences industries for constructing molecules with specific three-dimensional architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical chiral synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in therapeutic areas requiring complex terpenoid or steroidal frameworks.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new-generation pesticides and herbicides, where its unique carbon skeleton can impart specific biological activity.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Acts as a precursor for high-value aroma chemicals and fixatives, leveraging its sesquiterpene backbone which is common in natural fragrances.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or building block for creating specialty polymers with unique optical or mechanical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in methodological chemistry research for studying cycloaddition reactions, asymmetric synthesis, and natural product total synthesis.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: The functional groups and stereocenters can be modified to create novel chiral ligands or organocatalysts for asymmetric transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1R,9S)-3,3Aβ,4,5,6,7,8,8Aβ-Octahydro-5,5,8A-Trimethyl-1α,2α,4α-Methenoazulene-1(2H)-Methanol
CAS No.	20051-72-3
Molecular Formula	C15H24O
Molecular Weight	220.35 g/mol
Synonyms	1(2H)-Methanol, 3,3aβ,4,5,6,7,8,8aβ-octahydro-5,5,8a-trimethyl-1α,2α,4α-methenoazulene-, (1R,9S)-; (1R,9S)-3,3aβ,4,5,6,7,8,8aβ-Octahydro-5,5,8a-trimethyl-1α,2α,4α-methenoazulene-1(2H)-methanol; (1R,9S)-5,5,8a-Trimethyl-3,3aβ,4,5,6,7,8,8aβ-octahydro-1α,2α,4α-methenoazulene-1(2H)-methanol; A chiral sesquiterpene alcohol derivative.
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Quality Control

Every batch of (1R,9S)-3,3Aβ,4,5,6,7,8,8Aβ-Octahydro-5,5,8A-Trimethyl-1α,2α,4α-Methenoazulene-1(2H)-Methanol is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chiral purity analysis, to ensure compliance with exacting R&D and process chemistry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles are available upon request. We support custom synthesis with specifications tailored to your project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound should be kept under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability and purity. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% e.e.
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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