Description

5-Azulenemethanol,1,2,3,3A,4,5,6,7-Octahydro-.Alpha.,.Alpha.,3,8-Tetramethyl-,[3S- is a high-purity, stereochemically defined sesquiterpenoid alcohol of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and fragrance chemistry. This compound serves as a sophisticated chiral building block and a key intermediate for the development of novel fine chemicals and aroma compounds. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, flavor & fragrance, and specialty chemical sectors for its unique structural framework and potential biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of novel therapeutic agents and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Fragrance & Flavor Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating complex, high-value aroma molecules with woody, ambery, or earthy olfactory characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Used as a specialized building block in asymmetric synthesis and the preparation of complex natural product analogs.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or functional additive for developing novel polymers with specific optical or chemical properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Potential intermediate in the synthesis of new crop protection agents and bioactive compounds.
• Reference Standard: Employed as an analytical standard in quality control and research laboratories for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	5-Azulenemethanol,1,2,3,3A,4,5,6,7-Octahydro-.Alpha.,.Alpha.,3,8-Tetramethyl-,[3S-
CAS No.	22451-73-6
Molecular Formula	C15H26O
Molecular Weight	222.37 g/mol
Synonyms	(3S)-1,2,3,3a,4,5,6,7-Octahydro-α,α,3,8-tetramethyl-5-azulenemethanol; (-)-Guaiol; Guaiol; (-)-Guai-10(15)-en-11-ol; NSC 51100; 5-Azulenemethanol, 1,2,3,3a,4,5,6,7-octahydro-α,α,3,8-tetramethyl-, (3S)-; Guai-10(15)-en-11-ol, (-)-
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Quality Control

Our 5-Azulenemethanol,1,2,3,3A,4,5,6,7-Octahydro-.Alpha.,.Alpha.,3,8-Tetramethyl-,[3S- is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment, to ensure compliance with high-purity research and industrial standards. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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