Description

Decahydro-6-tert-Butyl-2,8A-Dimethylnaphthalen-1-One is a high-purity, specialized organic compound belonging to the class of saturated bicyclic ketones. This chemical is valued for its unique structural framework, which makes it a versatile intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by research and development laboratories, as well as production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries, where it serves as a key precursor for complex molecule construction.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Acts as a crucial building block in the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for steroidal or terpenoid-like structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its robust bicyclic skeleton.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing musky, amber, or woody odorants due to its terpenoid-related backbone.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex polycyclic frameworks and exploring new chemical reactions.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or additive for specialty polymers and advanced materials requiring specific thermal or chemical resistance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Decahydro-6-tert-Butyl-2,8A-Dimethylnaphthalen-1-One
CAS No.	54869-06-6
Molecular Formula	C16H28O
Molecular Weight	236.40 g/mol
Synonyms	6-tert-Butyldecahydro-2,8a-dimethylnaphthalen-1-one; 1(2H)-Naphthalenone, decahydro-6-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2,8a-dimethyl-; Ambroxide precursor; Tetrahydroambrox related ketone; Perhydroambra ketone; Saturated Ambrox analogue; Bicyclic terpenoid ketone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Decahydro-6-tert-Butyl-2,8A-Dimethylnaphthalen-1-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided and available upon request 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 room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is compatible with strong acid/organic solvent environments. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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