Description

(2S)-3α-Vinyl-3-Methyl-2β-(1-Methylvinyl)-6β-Isopropylcyclohexanone is a high-purity, specialized chiral intermediate with a complex bicyclic ketone structure. This compound is valued for its unique steric and electronic properties, which make it a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and complex natural product analogs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral precursor in the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents, particularly for complex, stereochemically-defined molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides where specific stereochemistry is crucial for bioactivity.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of complex terpenoid-based aroma chemicals and flavor compounds.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating novel polymers with specific architectural features.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in methodological studies and as a model compound for developing new asymmetric synthesis and catalysis protocols.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2S)-3α-Vinyl-3-Methyl-2β-(1-Methylvinyl)-6β-Isopropylcyclohexanone
CAS No.	21698-44-2
Molecular Formula	C15H24O
Molecular Weight	220.35 g/mol
Synonyms	(2S,3S,6R)-3-Ethenyl-3-methyl-2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-6-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexan-1-one; 3-Vinyl-3-methyl-2-(1-methylvinyl)-6-isopropylcyclohexanone; (1S,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methyl-5-vinyl-1-(1-methylvinyl)cyclohexanone; Bicyclic vinyl ketone intermediate; Chiral vinyl ketone building block
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Quality Control

Our production of (2S)-3α-Vinyl-3-Methyl-2β-(1-Methylvinyl)-6β-Isopropylcyclohexanone adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chiral purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including chiral HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profile is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider inert gas purging to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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