Description

Octahydro-4,7-Methano-1H-Inden-1-Ol is a high-purity, saturated bicyclic alcohol of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a versatile chiral building block and intermediate for creating complex molecular architectures with precise stereochemistry. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for applications such as fragrance development and the synthesis of specialized ligands or active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Used in the research and development of novel, musky, or woody fragrance compounds due to its saturated, camphor-like structural backbone.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile building block for constructing complex polycyclic structures and specialized ligands in asymmetric catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or precursor for specialty polymers and advanced organic materials with unique thermal or optical properties.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed in the synthesis of novel, high-value crop protection agents and pesticides.

Basic Information

Product Name	Octahydro-4,7-Methano-1H-Inden-1-Ol
CAS No.	55255-97-5
Molecular Formula	C10H16O
Molecular Weight	152.23 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Hydroxyoctahydro-4,7-methano-1H-indene; 1-Octahydro-4,7-methano-1H-indenol; Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-methanol, 1,3,3-trimethyl-; 1,3,3-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-methanol; 2-Norbornanemethanol, 1,3,3-trimethyl-; (1R,2S,4R)-1,3,3-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-methanol (for specific enantiomer); Cedrol isomer; Cedrenol isomer
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Quality Control

Our Octahydro-4,7-Methano-1H-Inden-1-Ol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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