Description

5,5,8,8-Tetramethyl-5,6,7,8-Tetrahydronaphthalen-2-Ol is a high-purity synthetic intermediate belonging to the class of substituted tetrahydronaphthalenes. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, offering a rigid, functionalized backbone. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material science industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its stable polycyclic structure.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a core component or modifying agent in the production of specialty electronic materials due to its planar and substituted aromatic system.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Employed as an intermediate for creating complex musk-like or woody aroma chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: Provides a valuable scaffold for methodological studies in asymmetric synthesis and catalysis.
• Polymer Modifier: Can be incorporated into polymer chains to enhance thermal stability or modify optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,5,8,8-Tetramethyl-5,6,7,8-Tetrahydronaphthalen-2-Ol
CAS No.	22824-31-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₂₀O
Molecular Weight	204.31 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxy-5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalene; 5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthol; 2-Naphthol, 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-; Tetramethyl tetrahydronaphthalenol; TMTN; TTN; 5,5,8,8-Tetramethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalen-2-ol (IUPAC)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5,5,8,8-Tetramethyl-5,6,7,8-Tetrahydronaphthalen-2-Ol is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity, consistency, and traceability. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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