Description

Thujane is a bicyclic monoterpene hydrocarbon that serves as a fundamental structural framework for a variety of naturally occurring compounds. Its unique fused ring system makes it a valuable intermediate and reference standard in synthetic organic chemistry and analytical research. This compound is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories, flavor and fragrance manufacturers, and companies specializing in the synthesis of fine chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a key building block for the synthesis of more complex terpenoids and related natural products.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Used as a starting material or reference standard in the development and analysis of woody, pine-like aromatic compounds.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity standard for Gas Chromatography (GC) and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) in essential oil analysis and quality control.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in studies of terpene chemistry, reaction mechanisms, and the exploration of new catalytic processes.
• Phytochemical Research: Used as a marker or standard in the isolation and identification of terpenes from plant extracts.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thujane
CAS No.	471-12-5
Molecular Formula	C10H18
Molecular Weight	138.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Thujane; 1-Isopropyl-4-methylbicyclo[3.1.0]hexane; Bicyclo[3.1.0]hexane, 4-methyl-1-(1-methylethyl)-; Sabinane; 4-Thujane
EINECS	207-425-7

Quality Control

Our Thujane is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support custom synthesis and purification to meet specific research or commercial grade requirements, including analytical standard grades.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage under an inert atmosphere, please contact us for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (GC Area %)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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