Description

(1R,6R)-3β-Vinyl-3,7,7-Trimethyl-2α-(1-Methylethenyl)Bicyclo[4.1.0]Heptane CAS NO 32531-56-9 is a high-purity, stereochemically defined bicyclic monoterpene derivative. This compound is valued for its unique structural framework, which serves as a versatile chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is particularly relevant for research and development in the fragrance, flavor, and pharmaceutical industries, where specific stereochemistry and functional group reactivity are critical.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral precursor for the synthesis of novel, high-value aroma chemicals and flavoring agents with specific olfactory profiles.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Acts as a sophisticated synthetic building block for constructing complex natural product analogs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring precise stereochemical control.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new chiral pesticides and herbicides, where the specific spatial arrangement of the molecule can influence biological activity and selectivity.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed as a substrate or ligand precursor in asymmetric catalysis and methodological studies to create new carbon-carbon bonds.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, including dyes, photoresists, and other performance materials that benefit from its rigid bicyclic structure.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	(1R,6R)-3β-Vinyl-3,7,7-Trimethyl-2α-(1-Methylethenyl)Bicyclo[4.1.0]Heptane
CAS No.	32531-56-9
Molecular Formula	C15H24
Molecular Weight	204.35 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-α-Vetivone; (1R,6R)-3-Ethenyl-2-(1-methylethenyl)-3,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]heptane; α-Vetivone; Vetiver ketone; Vetivone (isomer of); 2-Isopropenyl-3-vinyl-1,1,4-trimethylcycloheptane; Bicyclo[4.1.0]heptane, 3-ethenyl-2-(1-methylethenyl)-3,7,7-trimethyl-, (1R,6R)-
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Quality Control

Our (1R,6R)-3β-Vinyl-3,7,7-Trimethyl-2α-(1-Methylethenyl)Bicyclo[4.1.0]Heptane is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and chiral excess is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled 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 reference spectrum
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Refractive Index (n20/D)	Contact for details
Specific Rotation ([α]20/D)	Contact for details

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