Description

[1R-(1Alpha,3Alpha,4Alpha,6Alpha)]-4,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]Heptan-3-Ol is a high-purity, stereochemically defined terpene alcohol with the CAS number 4017-89-4. This compound serves as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its rigid bicyclic structure and defined stereochemistry. It is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to introduce complex, non-racemic molecular frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in steroidal or terpenoid-based drug discovery.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where specific stereochemistry impacts biological activity.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for high-value fragrance and flavor compounds, leveraging its terpene backbone.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Research: Employed as a ligand precursor or a test substrate in the development of new chiral catalysts and synthetic methodologies.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or modifying agent for creating polymers with unique thermal or mechanical properties derived from its rigid structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	[1R-(1Alpha,3Alpha,4Alpha,6Alpha)]-4,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]Heptan-3-Ol
CAS No.	4017-89-4
Molecular Formula	C10H18O
Molecular Weight	154.25 g/mol
Synonyms	(1R,3R,4R,6R)-4,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]heptan-3-ol; (1R,3R,4R,6R)-3-Carene-5-ol; 3-Carene-5-ol; 5-Hydroxy-3-carene; Bicyclo[4.1.0]heptan-3-ol, 4,7,7-trimethyl-, (1R,3R,4R,6R)-; (-)-3-Carene-5-ol
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Quality Control

Our [1R-(1Alpha,3Alpha,4Alpha,6Alpha)]-4,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]Heptan-3-Ol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming identity, purity, and specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). For long-term storage, consider packaging under an inert gas such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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