Description

1,3,7,7-Tetramethylnorbornan-2-One is a high-purity, specialized bicyclic ketone known for its unique camphoraceous odor and structural rigidity. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in fine chemical synthesis, offering consistent performance and quality for demanding industrial applications. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, and pharmaceutical sectors for its role in creating complex aroma molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: A key intermediate in the synthesis of sophisticated musk, woody, and amber aroma chemicals.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Utilized as a chiral building block for the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active ingredients.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a versatile starting material or intermediate in research and production of specialty chemicals.
• Agrochemicals: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides due to its stable bicyclic structure.
• Polymer Additives: Acts as a precursor for light stabilizers and other performance-enhancing additives for plastics.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical reactions and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,7,7-Tetramethylnorbornan-2-One
CAS No.	5811-48-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₁₈O
Molecular Weight	166.26 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane; 2-Oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane, 1,3,3-trimethyl-; Fenchone, 2,3,3-Trimethyl-; 2,3,3-Trimethylfenchone; 7,7-Dimethyl-2-methylenenorbornan-1-ol, acetate; Tetramethylnorbornanone
EINECS	227-355-1

Quality Control

Our 1,3,7,7-Tetramethylnorbornan-2-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for fragrance and pharmaceutical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen to preserve stability and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.465 - 1.475
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.950 - 0.970

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