Description

(1R,1Aβ,7Aβ)-Decahydro-1,6β,6Aβ-Trimethyl-1α,2Aα-Methano-2Ah-Cyclopropa[B]Naphthalene is a high-purity, complex polycyclic hydrocarbon with a unique bridged-ring structure, making it a valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is critical for research and development in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing, where precise molecular architecture is required. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on novel catalysts, specialty polymers, and complex natural product analogs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a sophisticated building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates with complex stereochemistry.
• Advanced Material Research: Used in the development of specialty polymers and liquid crystals due to its rigid, three-dimensional framework.
• Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for creating chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Potential use in the synthesis of high-value, unique odorants and flavor compounds.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, particularly in cyclopropanation and hydrogenation reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Investigated as an intermediate for novel active ingredients with specific biological activity.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1R,1Aβ,7Aβ)-Decahydro-1,6β,6Aβ-Trimethyl-1α,2Aα-Methano-2Ah-Cyclopropa[B]Naphthalene
CAS No.	26620-70-2
Molecular Formula	C15H24
Molecular Weight	204.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Longifolene; (1R,4aS,8aS)-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,8a-Octahydro-7-methyl-4-methylene-1-(1-methylethyl)-1H-naphthalene; Juniper Camphor; (-)-Longifolene; 1(10),11-Longifoladiene; 1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,8a-Octahydro-7-methyl-4-methylene-1-(1-methylethyl)naphthalene
EINECS	247-891-2

Quality Control

Our (1R,1Aβ,7Aβ)-Decahydro-1,6β,6Aβ-Trimethyl-1α,2Aα-Methano-2Ah-Cyclopropa[B]Naphthalene is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, 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 strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Chiral Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation	-40° to -44° (c=1 in CHCl3)
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.498 - 1.502
Relative Density (20°C)	0.928 - 0.935

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