Description

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-Octahydronaphthalene is a saturated bicyclic hydrocarbon, also known as octalin, with the CAS number 493-03-8. This versatile chemical intermediate is valued for its stability and utility in complex organic synthesis, serving as a key building block for specialty chemicals. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the fragrance, pharmaceutical, and advanced materials sectors for the production of fine chemicals and functional additives.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Synthesis: Acts as a stable intermediate and starting material for the production of musks and other complex aroma chemicals.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Utilized as a crucial building block in the synthesis of steroidal compounds and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a hydrogenated naphthalene derivative in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloaddition processes to create complex polycyclic structures.
• Specialty Polymers and Resins: Employed as a monomer or modifier in the development of high-performance polymers with specific thermal and chemical resistance properties.
• Solvent and Reaction Medium: Functions as a non-polar, high-boiling point solvent for specific catalytic reactions and recrystallization processes.
• Research and Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and material science applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-Octahydronaphthalene
CAS No.	493-03-8
Molecular Formula	C10H16
Molecular Weight	136.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Octalin; cis/trans-Octalin; Bicyclo[4.4.0]decane; Perhydronaphthalene; Decahydronaphthalene (mixture with decalin); Hydronaphthalene; 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-Octahydro-naphthalene
EINECS	207-776-1

Quality Control

Our 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-Octahydronaphthalene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific application requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0% (sum of isomers)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Residue on Evaporation	≤ 0.05%

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