Description

(1R,3Aα,8Aα)-Decahydro-4,8,8-Trimethyl-1α,4β-Azulenedicarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized azulene derivative with a complex, rigid bicyclic structure. This compound is valued for its unique chemical framework, which serves as a sophisticated building block in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries for creating novel molecular entities with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in anti-inflammatory or anti-infective research.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Used as a precursor for creating specialized organic ligands, catalysts, or monomers with unique electronic or steric properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Acts as a complex scaffold in the discovery and synthesis of new generation pesticides or plant growth regulators.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Its azulene core can be utilized to develop novel synthetic aroma chemicals with complex olfactory profiles.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed as a standard or starting material in methodological studies, asymmetric synthesis, and total synthesis projects.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: The azulene structure provides a foundation for synthesizing specialized dyes with specific color and stability characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1R,3Aα,8Aα)-Decahydro-4,8,8-Trimethyl-1α,4β-Azulenedicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	474-95-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₂₂O₄
Molecular Weight	266.33 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Azulenedicarboxylic acid, decahydro-4,8,8-trimethyl-, (1R,3aα,8aα)-; Guaiazulene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid (derivative); 1,4-Dicarboxyguaiazulene; (1R,3aS,8aS)-Decahydro-4,8,8-trimethyl-1,4-azulenedicarboxylic acid; 4,8,8-Trimethyl-1,4-azulenedicarboxylic acid, decahydro-, (1R,3aα,8aα)-; Azulene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid, decahydro-4,8,8-trimethyl-, (1R,3aα,8aα)-
EINECS	207-477-1

Quality Control

Our (1R,3Aα,8Aα)-Decahydro-4,8,8-Trimethyl-1α,4β-Azulenedicarboxylic Acid is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity verification, to ensure high chemical and isomeric purity suitable for demanding synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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