Description

4-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-Norbornyl)-3-Buten-2-One is a specialized organic compound featuring a norbornane skeleton with an unsaturated ketone side chain. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules, particularly in the fragrance and flavor industry where it contributes to woody, amber-like olfactory notes. It is essential for R&D chemists and production specialists in fine chemical, aroma chemical, and pharmaceutical synthesis seeking to create novel compounds with specific stereochemical and functional properties.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of high-value aroma chemicals with woody, amber, or sandalwood characteristics.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a chiral synthon or precursor in the development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), leveraging its rigid norbornyl structure.
• Organic Synthesis: Used in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct complex polycyclic frameworks in academic and industrial research.
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Potential use in the synthesis of advanced crop protection agents requiring specific steric and electronic properties.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating polymers with unique thermal and mechanical properties.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-Norbornyl)-3-Buten-2-One
CAS No.	51468-82-7
Molecular Formula	C13H20O
Molecular Weight	192.30 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Buten-2-one, 4-(3,3-dimethyl-2-norbornanyl)-; 4-(3,3-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl)but-3-en-2-one; 2-Norbornanepropanol, 3,3-dimethyl-, derivative; Norcamphor derivative; Woody ketone intermediate
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Quality Control

Our 4-(3,3-Dimethyl-2-Norbornyl)-3-Buten-2-One is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including GC, HPLC, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are 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 area at 15-25°C. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation and to minimize degradation. Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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