Description

6,6-Dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-2-ol is a high-purity bicyclic monoterpenoid alcohol, a versatile chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique, rigid bicyclic structure makes it a valuable precursor for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty fragrances. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in fine chemical, flavor & fragrance, and life science industries seeking to create novel compounds with specific stereochemistry and functional properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of terpene-based therapeutics and complex molecules.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Used as a building block for creating novel, high-value aroma chemicals with woody, pine-like, or camphoraceous notes for perfumes and flavor compositions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its bicyclic framework for bioactive molecule design.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for asymmetric synthesis, catalysis studies, and the preparation of complex natural product analogs.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or precursor for synthesizing polymers and advanced materials with specific thermal or optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	6,6-Dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-2-ol
CAS No.	28664-08-6
Molecular Formula	C9H16O
Molecular Weight	140.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Norpinan-2-ol, 6,6-dimethyl-; 6,6-Dimethyl-2-norpinanol; 2-Hydroxy-6,6-dimethylnorpinane; Pinan-2-ol; Fenchyl alcohol (Note: Verify specific isomer); Bicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-2-ol, 6,6-dimethyl-; (1S,2R,5S)-6,6-Dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-2-ol (stereoisomer)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6,6-Dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-2-ol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment. We can support development projects requiring specific grades, including research and custom synthesis standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Research Grade)
Specific Rotation (Optical Purity)	Contact for details (specific enantiomer)
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.