Description

(4Ar)-3,4,4A,5,6,7,8,8Aα-Octahydro-1,4Aβ-Dimethyl-7-(1-Methylethylidene)Naphthalene is a high-purity, specialized sesquiterpene derivative with a complex, hydrogenated naphthalene core structure. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile chemical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical industries for creating novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex, woody, and ambery aroma chemicals and fixatives.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a sophisticated scaffold or chiral building block in the development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile precursor for Diels-Alder reactions, hydrogenation studies, and the construction of polycyclic natural product analogs.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, catalysts, and ligands where a specific, rigid hydrocarbon framework is required.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Utilized in research programs focused on terpene chemistry, stereoselective synthesis, and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4Ar)-3,4,4A,5,6,7,8,8Aα-Octahydro-1,4Aβ-Dimethyl-7-(1-Methylethylidene)Naphthalene
CAS No.	6813-21-4
Molecular Formula	C15H24
Molecular Weight	204.35 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Isopropylidene-1,4a-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,8a-octahydronaphthalene; 1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,8a-Octahydro-1,4a-dimethyl-7-(1-methylethylidene)naphthalene; 7-Isopropylidene-1,4a-dimethyloctahydronaphthalene; Longifolene isomer; Sesquiterpene hydrocarbon C15H24; Longicyclene derivative
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Quality Control

Our (4Ar)-3,4,4A,5,6,7,8,8Aα-Octahydro-1,4Aβ-Dimethyl-7-(1-Methylethylidene)Naphthalene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, GC-MS, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon blanket) to maintain optimal purity and stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0% (Typical 97-99%)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation (if chiral)	Contact for details

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