Description

(1S,3Aα,8Aα,9S)-Decahydro-4,8,8-Trimethyl-1β,4β-Methanoazulene-9-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, complex carboxylic acid derivative of the decahydromethanoazulene class, serving as a critical chiral intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique, rigid polycyclic structure makes it valuable for constructing complex molecular architectures with precise stereochemistry. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of new therapeutic agents, particularly in creating complex natural product analogs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for developing advanced pesticides and herbicides with specific stereochemical requirements for enhanced efficacy.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing high-value, complex odorants and flavor compounds with unique organoleptic properties.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials that require rigid, polycyclic components.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Utilized as a scaffold for designing novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cycloaddition reactions and stereoselective transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1S,3Aα,8Aα,9S)-Decahydro-4,8,8-Trimethyl-1β,4β-Methanoazulene-9-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	487-74-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₂₄O₂
Molecular Weight	236.35 g/mol
Synonyms	9-Carboxy-4,8,8-trimethyldecahydro-1,4-methanoazulene; (1S,3aα,8aα,9S)-Decahydro-4,8,8-trimethyl-1,4-methanoazulene-9-carboxylic acid; 1,4-Methanoazulene-9-carboxylic acid, decahydro-4,8,8-trimethyl-, (1S,3aα,8aα,9S)-; 4,8,8-Trimethyldecahydro-1,4-methanoazulene-9-carboxylic acid; Chiral decahydromethanoazulene carboxylic acid; Azulene carboxylic acid derivative
EINECS	207-667-6

Quality Control

Our production of (1S,3Aα,8Aα,9S)-Decahydro-4,8,8-Trimethyl-1β,4β-Methanoazulene-9-Carboxylic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for chiral purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request. We support compliance with REACH and other relevant global regulatory frameworks.

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, strong bases, and heat sources. 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)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
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.