Description

(-)-Dihydrocarveol is a high-purity, optically active monoterpenoid alcohol. This compound serves as a valuable chiral intermediate and fragrance ingredient, prized for its specific stereochemistry and clean, minty-herbaceous organoleptic profile. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical synthesis sectors seeking a reliable source of a defined enantiomer for advanced applications.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: Used as a key chiral building block and modifier in the synthesis of high-value aroma chemicals, imparting fresh, minty, and herbal nuances to fine perfumes and flavor compositions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a chiral synthon in the research and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules where stereochemical purity is critical.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in asymmetric synthesis and catalysis as a starting material or ligand precursor for producing complex, stereodefined organic compounds.
• Agrochemical Research: Utilized in the development of novel, enantiomerically pure pesticides and pheromones, leveraging its natural terpene backbone.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Serves as a standard or reference compound in analytical laboratories for the identification and quantification of terpenoids in complex matrices.

Basic Information

Product Name	(-)-Dihydrocarveol
CAS No.	20549-47-7
Molecular Formula	C10H18O
Molecular Weight	154.25 g/mol
Synonyms	(1S,2R,5S)-2-Methyl-5-(1-methylethenyl)cyclohexanol; (1S,2R,5S)-p-Menth-8-en-2-ol; L(-)-Dihydrocarveol; (1S,2R,5S)-Dihydrocarveol; (-)-trans-Dihydrocarveol; (1S-trans)-2-Methyl-5-(1-methylethenyl)cyclohexanol; p-Menth-8-en-2-ol, (1S,2R,5S)-
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Quality Control

Our (-)-Dihydrocarveol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by GC or HPLC, to ensure compliance with stringent specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and enantiomeric excess is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.478 - 1.488
Specific Rotation (20°C)	-15° to -25° (c=1 in ethanol)

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