Description

iso-Camphane is a saturated bicyclic monoterpene hydrocarbon, a structural isomer of camphane, known for its unique steric and chemical properties. This compound serves as a valuable high-purity intermediate and chiral building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical, fragrance, and specialty chemical industries for research and manufacturing processes requiring specific molecular frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used as a chiral synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Fragrance & Flavor Ingredient: Acts as a precursor or a component in the creation of unique woody, camphoraceous scent profiles for perfumery.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a key starting material or ligand in stereoselective catalysis and chemical transformations.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying terpene chemistry, reaction mechanisms, and material science.
• Specialty Polymers: Potential monomer or modifier for creating polymers with specific thermal or optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	iso-Camphane
CAS No.	473-19-8
Molecular Formula	C10H18
Molecular Weight	138.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Isobornane; 2,2,3-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane; Isobornylane; Isofenchane; 1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane; Isobornyl hydrocarbon; NSC 9255
EINECS	207-468-0

Quality Control

Our iso-Camphane is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We offer material suitable for research and industrial applications, with quality verified against in-house specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee product integrity.

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 oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Refractive Index	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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