Description

(3R)-2,3β,4,5,6,7,8,8Aβ-Octahydro-6β-Hydroxy-6,8,8-Trimethyl-1H-3Aα,7α-Methanoazulene-3β-Carboxylic Acid CAS NO 60237-70-9 is a high-purity, stereochemically defined tricyclic carboxylic acid derivative. This compound serves as a critical chiral intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its complex, rigid molecular framework. It is primarily utilized by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the research and development of new therapeutic agents, particularly in steroid-like or terpenoid-based drug discovery.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating advanced crop protection agents and pesticides with specific stereochemical requirements.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the synthesis of complex fragrance and flavor ingredients, dyes, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable compound for methodological studies in organic chemistry, asymmetric synthesis, and catalysis.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential intermediate for synthesizing specialized polymers or ligands with unique structural properties.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	(3R)-2,3β,4,5,6,7,8,8Aβ-Octahydro-6β-Hydroxy-6,8,8-Trimethyl-1H-3Aα,7α-Methanoazulene-3β-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	60237-70-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₂₄O₃
Molecular Weight	252.35 g/mol
Synonyms	(3R)-3-Carboxy-6β-hydroxy-6,8,8-trimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,8aβ-octahydro-1H-3aα,7α-methanoazulene; 6β-Hydroxy-6,8,8-trimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,8aβ-octahydro-1H-3aα,7α-methanoazulene-3β-carboxylic acid; (3R,3aR,4S,7R,8aS)-3-(Carboxy)-4,7-dimethyl-1,2,3,3a,4,5,6,7,8,8a-decahydroazulene-4,7-diol (various stereochemical representations); Decahydroazulene carboxylic acid derivative.
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Quality Control

Our (3R)-2,3β,4,5,6,7,8,8Aβ-Octahydro-6β-Hydroxy-6,8,8-Trimethyl-1H-3Aα,7α-Methanoazulene-3β-Carboxylic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure identity, strength, and compositional integrity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting key specifications such as assay, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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