Description

[2S-[2Alpha,5Beta(R*)]]-Tetrahydro-Alpha,Alpha,5-Trimethyl-5-(4-Methyl-3-Cyclohexen-1-Yl)Furan-2-Methanol is a high-purity, complex monoterpenoid derivative with a distinctive fused furan and cyclohexene structure. This compound matters as a versatile chiral intermediate and building block for synthesizing fine chemicals and advanced materials, offering significant value in research and process development. It is needed by R&D chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fragrance, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create novel compounds with specific stereochemistry and functional properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon for the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in therapeutic areas requiring complex terpenoid backbones.
• Fragrance & Flavor Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the creation of novel, high-value aroma chemicals and flavoring agents, leveraging its unique structural motifs.
• Advanced Material Research: Acts as a monomer or functional additive in the development of specialized polymers and liquid crystals, where its rigid, multi-ring structure can impart desired physical properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed as a sophisticated ligand or substrate in asymmetric catalysis and complex multi-step synthetic routes in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Agrochemical Development: Investigated as an intermediate for novel crop protection agents and bio-based pesticides.

Basic Information

Product Name	[2S-[2Alpha,5Beta(R*)]]-Tetrahydro-Alpha,Alpha,5-Trimethyl-5-(4-Methyl-3-Cyclohexen-1-Yl)Furan-2-Methanol
CAS No.	26184-88-3
Molecular Formula	C15H26O2
Molecular Weight	238.37 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-ol; (2S,5R)-2,5-Epoxy-2,5,5-trimethyl-10-methylenebicyclo[7.2.0]undecan-6-ol; 5-(4-Methyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2,5,5-trimethyltetrahydro-2-furanmethanol; Tetrahydro-α,α,5-trimethyl-5-(4-methyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-furanmethanol, [2S-[2α,5β(R*)]]-; (1R,2S,5R)-5-[(1R)-4-Methyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl]-2,5,5-trimethyltetrahydro-2-furanmethanol; A related terpenoid alcohol intermediate.
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Quality Control

Our [2S-[2Alpha,5Beta(R*)]]-Tetrahydro-Alpha,Alpha,5-Trimethyl-5-(4-Methyl-3-Cyclohexen-1-Yl)Furan-2-Methanol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider filling the headspace with an inert gas such as nitrogen or argon to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% de
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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