Description

[1S,2S,4R,5R,(-)]-5-Ethyl-2,4-Dimethyl-6,8-Dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]Octane is a high-purity, stereochemically defined bicyclic acetal compound. This molecule serves as a versatile chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its rigid, three-dimensional structure. It is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty fragrance industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in antiviral and central nervous system (CNS) drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its specific stereochemistry can influence biological activity.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Acts as a precursor for synthetic musks and other complex odorants, contributing unique olfactory properties.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing novel chiral ligands used in enantioselective catalytic reactions.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating polymers with specific stereoregularity and thermal properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reference standard and building block in synthetic organic chemistry research for methodology development.

Basic Information

Product Name	[1S,2S,4R,5R,(-)]-5-Ethyl-2,4-Dimethyl-6,8-Dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]Octane
CAS No.	59014-05-0
Molecular Formula	C10H18O2
Molecular Weight	170.25 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-5-Ethyl-2,4-dimethyl-6,8-dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]octane; (1S,2S,4R,5R)-5-Ethyl-2,4-dimethyl-6,8-dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]octane; L-(-)-5-Ethyl-2,4-dimethyl-6,8-dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]octane; Bicyclic acetal 59014-05-0; 6,8-Dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, 5-ethyl-2,4-dimethyl-, (1S,2S,4R,5R)-; Chiral dioxabicyclooctane derivative
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Quality Control

Our [1S,2S,4R,5R,(-)]-5-Ethyl-2,4-Dimethyl-6,8-Dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]Octane is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC and structural confirmation by NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high chemical and enantiomeric purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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