Description

Octahydrodimethyl-4,7-Methano-1H-Indene is a high-purity, saturated bicyclic hydrocarbon with a complex, rigid molecular framework. This specialty chemical serves as a critical advanced intermediate and a unique structural motif in sophisticated organic synthesis. It is primarily sought by research and development laboratories, as well as fine chemical manufacturers, for applications in fragrance chemistry, advanced material science, and pharmaceutical development where its specific stereochemistry and stability are key assets.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Industry: Acts as a valuable precursor or building block for synthesizing novel synthetic musks and complex aroma chemicals with unique olfactory profiles.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Utilized in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that require a rigid, saturated hydrocarbon core for structural stability.
• Advanced Material Science: Serves as a monomer or a modifying agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, resins, and liquid crystals, contributing to specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed as a challenging substrate or a ligand precursor in catalytic reactions and methodological studies due to its sterically hindered, polycyclic structure.
• Chemical Research: Used as a standard or reference compound in analytical chemistry and spectroscopic studies of complex hydrocarbon systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Octahydrodimethyl-4,7-Methano-1H-Indene
CAS No.	30496-78-7
Molecular Formula	C12H20
Molecular Weight	164.29 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-Octahydro-1,4-dimethyl-4,7-methano-1H-indene; Dimethyloctahydromethanoindene; 4,7-Methano-1H-indene, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydro-1,4-dimethyl-; NSC 92540
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Quality Control

We maintain stringent quality assurance protocols for all our chemical products. Each batch of Octahydrodimethyl-4,7-Methano-1H-Indene is analytically verified to meet precise customer specifications and internal standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance for your R&D and production needs.

Storage

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

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.