Description

cis-2-Pinanol is a monoterpene alcohol derivative of pinene, a key building block in the synthesis of fine chemicals and fragrances. This compound is valued for its specific stereochemistry, which is critical for producing high-purity intermediates with defined olfactory or biological activity. It serves as a versatile chiral synthon for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries seeking to develop complex, nature-identical molecules.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A key chiral intermediate for the synthesis of high-value aroma chemicals, such as sandalwood odorants and other terpenoid-based fragrances.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the research and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where its rigid bicyclic structure serves as a chiral scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed as a starting material or intermediate for creating chiral pesticides and herbicides with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Acts as a valuable ligand precursor or chiral pool material for asymmetric synthesis in academic and industrial R&D.
• Specialty Chemicals: Utilized in the manufacture of performance chemicals, including advanced polymers and resins with specific optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	cis-2-Pinanol
CAS No.	4948-29-2
Molecular Formula	C10H18O
Molecular Weight	154.25 g/mol
Synonyms	(1S,2S,5S)-2,6,6-Trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-2-ol; (-)-cis-Pinanol; cis-2-Pinanol; (1S)-(-)-cis-Pin-2-ol; 2-Pinanol, cis-; Pinan-2-ol; 2-Hydroxypinane
EINECS	225-582-9

Quality Control

Our cis-2-Pinanol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by GC or HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming identity, purity, and specific impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at 15-25°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to minimize oxidation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0% cis-isomer
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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