Description

3,4,4A,5,6,7-Hexahydro-3-Hydroxy-4-(1-Hydroxy-1-Methylethyl)-4A,5-Dimethylnaphthalen-1(2H)-One is a complex, polycyclic organic compound with a hydrogenated naphthalenone core and multiple hydroxyl functionalities. This specific molecular architecture makes it a valuable advanced intermediate for synthesizing high-value, structurally intricate molecules in pharmaceutical and fine chemical research. It is particularly sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), fragrance compounds, and specialty agrochemicals. The compound, CAS 41988-40-3, offers a versatile chiral scaffold for building complex molecular frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral building block for the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents, particularly in steroid-like or terpenoid-based drug discovery programs.
• Fragrance & Flavor Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for complex musk-like or woody odorants due to its hydrogenated naphthalenone structure, which is foundational in perfumery chemistry.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new generation pesticides and plant growth regulators where its polycyclic structure can contribute to specific biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: Employed as a sophisticated substrate or ligand precursor in academic and industrial research exploring new synthetic methodologies and asymmetric catalysis.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential starting material for synthesizing specialized organic ligands used in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or advanced polymers.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3,4,4A,5,6,7-Hexahydro-3-Hydroxy-4-(1-Hydroxy-1-Methylethyl)-4A,5-Dimethylnaphthalen-1(2H)-One
CAS No.	41988-40-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₂₄O₃
Molecular Weight	252.35 g/mol
Synonyms	1(2H)-Naphthalenone, 3,4,4a,5,6,7-hexahydro-3-hydroxy-4-(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)-4a,5-dimethyl-; 4a,5-Dimethyl-4-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-3,4,4a,5,6,7-hexahydro-1H-naphthalen-1-one; 3-Hydroxy-4-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-4a,5-dimethyl-3,4,4a,5,6,7-hexahydro-1H-naphthalen-1-one; Hexahydro dimethyl hydroxy naphthalenone derivative; Polyhydroxy hydrogenated naphthalenone.
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Quality Control

Our production of 3,4,4A,5,6,7-Hexahydro-3-Hydroxy-4-(1-Hydroxy-1-Methylethyl)-4A,5-Dimethylnaphthalen-1(2H)-One adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider the use of desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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