Description

(4R,4Aα,8Aβ)-Decahydro-1,6-Bis(Methylene)-4α-Isopropylnaphthalene is a high-purity, specialized sesquiterpene derivative with a complex, rigid molecular architecture. This compound matters as a valuable intermediate and building block in fine chemical synthesis, offering unique structural features for advanced material and pharmaceutical research. It is needed by R&D chemists and process developers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and advanced material sectors for creating novel compounds with specific olfactory, biological, or physical properties.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex, woody, and ambergris-type aroma chemicals.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a sophisticated scaffold or chiral building block in medicinal chemistry for drug discovery programs.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with tailored thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for studying Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloaddition chemistry due to its strained, polycyclic structure.
• Agrochemical Intermediate: Potential use in the synthesis of novel, bioactive compounds for crop protection.
• Standard Reference Material: Used in analytical laboratories for chromatography (GC, HPLC) as a high-purity calibration standard.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4R,4Aα,8Aβ)-Decahydro-1,6-Bis(Methylene)-4α-Isopropylnaphthalene
CAS No.	27542-04-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₂₄
Molecular Weight	204.35 g/mol
Synonyms	1,6-Bis(methylene)-4α-isopropyldecahydronaphthalene; 4α-Isopropyl-1,6-dimethylene-decahydronaphthalene; (4R,4aα,8aβ)-1,6-Bis(methylene)-4α-isopropyldecahydronaphthalene; 1,6-Dimethylene-4α-isopropyldecahydronaphthalene; A Sesquiterpene Derivative; Cedrene derivative; Tetracyclic sesquiterpene
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Quality Control

Our production of (4R,4Aα,8Aβ)-Decahydro-1,6-Bis(Methylene)-4α-Isopropylnaphthalene adheres to stringent internal quality protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and HPLC analysis, to ensure high chemical purity and structural identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical characteristics are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, minimize headspace in opened containers and handle under inert gas when possible.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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