Description

[1S,2R,4S,(+)]-5,5-Dimethyl-6-Methylenebicyclo[2.2.1]Heptane-2-Ol is a high-purity, chiral bicyclic terpene alcohol with a distinct molecular architecture. This compound matters as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, offering a rigid, functionalized scaffold for constructing complex molecules. It is needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for applications in asymmetric synthesis, fragrance development, and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its unique steric and electronic properties.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in asymmetric catalysis and the construction of complex natural product analogs and specialty chemicals.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing novel odorants and flavor compounds with specific olfactory profiles.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or additive for creating polymers with specialized thermal or mechanical properties.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Utilized in methodological studies and as a reference standard in chiral separation and analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	[1S,2R,4S,(+)]-5,5-Dimethyl-6-Methylenebicyclo[2.2.1]Heptane-2-Ol
CAS No.	55925-49-0
Molecular Formula	C10H16O
Molecular Weight	152.23 g/mol
Synonyms	(+)-2-Hydroxy-5,5-dimethyl-6-methylenenorbornane; (1S,2R,4S)-(+)-5,5-Dimethyl-6-methylenebicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol; (+)-Campholenic alcohol derivative; 2-Norbornanol, 5,5-dimethyl-6-methylene-, (1S,2R,4S)-; (1S,2R,4S)-5,5-Dimethyl-6-methylenenorbornan-2-ol
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Quality Control

Our production of [1S,2R,4S,(+)]-5,5-Dimethyl-6-Methylenebicyclo[2.2.1]Heptane-2-Ol adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis, to ensure compliance with exacting customer specifications and industry standards. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with each 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 product is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage or when opening containers to maintain purity.

Specification

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