Description

(1S,4Aα,αr)-Decahydro-α-Vinyl-5α-(Hydroxymethyl)-α,5,8Aβ-Trimethyl-2-Methylene-1-Naphthalene-1-Propanol CAS NO 33947-55-6 is a high-purity, complex sesquiterpene alcohol derivative with a defined stereochemistry. This compound serves as a critical advanced intermediate in the synthesis of complex natural products and novel pharmaceutical agents. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for building sophisticated molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in steroid and terpenoid-based therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new active ingredients for crop protection, leveraging its complex terpenoid backbone.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile precursor for creating specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in methodological studies and total synthesis projects due to its challenging, multi-functional structure.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in synthesizing specialized polymers or liquid crystals with unique properties derived from its rigid naphthalene core.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1S,4Aα,αr)-Decahydro-α-Vinyl-5α-(Hydroxymethyl)-α,5,8Aβ-Trimethyl-2-Methylene-1-Naphthalene-1-Propanol
CAS No.	33947-55-6
Molecular Formula	C20H34O2
Molecular Weight	306.49 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Naphthalenepropanol, decahydro-α-ethenyl-α,5,8a-trimethyl-2-methylene-, [1S-(1α,4aα,8aβ)]-; (1S,4aα,8aβ)-Decahydro-α-vinyl-α,5,8a-trimethyl-2-methylene-1-naphthalenepropanol; A Vinyl Decahydro Trimethyl Methylene Naphthalene Propanol; Sesquiterpene Alcohol Derivative; Contact for additional synonyms.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of this advanced intermediate adheres to strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Quality is verified through modern analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your regulatory and development needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The compound may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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