Description

(1Alpha,3Beta,4Beta,6Alpha)-4,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]Heptan-3-Ol is a high-purity, functionalized bicyclic terpene alcohol valued for its unique stereochemistry and reactive hydroxyl group. This compound serves as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the production of complex molecules with high stereochemical fidelity. It is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in steroidal and terpenoid-based drug development.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced biological activity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, including flavors, fragrances, and advanced material precursors.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Research: Valuable substrate or ligand precursor in the development of new catalytic systems for stereoselective reactions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a standard or starting material in organic chemistry research for method development and compound library synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1Alpha,3Beta,4Beta,6Alpha)-4,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]Heptan-3-Ol
CAS No.	54750-08-2
Molecular Formula	C10H18O
Molecular Weight	154.25 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Carene-5-ol; 5-Hydroxy-3-carene; (1S,3R,4R,6R)-4,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]heptan-3-ol; Bicyclo[4.1.0]heptan-3-ol, 4,7,7-trimethyl-, (1α,3β,4β,6α)-; (-)-3-Carene-5-ol; 3-Caren-5-ol
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Quality Control

Our (1Alpha,3Beta,4Beta,6Alpha)-4,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]Heptan-3-Ol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by GC or HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 material is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term storage or after opening to maintain purity and stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity	≥ 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.