Description

(4R)-3,4,4Aα,7,8,8Aα-Hexahydro-6-Methyl-4-Isopropyl-1-Naphthalenecarbaldehyde is a high-purity, stereochemically defined aldehyde derivative of a decalin system, serving as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its rigid, fused-ring structure and defined stereochemistry, which are essential for constructing complex molecules with precise three-dimensional architecture. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance sectors for developing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral precursor for the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents, particularly in steroid-mimetic or terpenoid-based drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its complex ring system contributes to biological activity.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing high-value odorants and flavor compounds with woody, amber, or musky characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial labs for constructing complex natural product analogs and novel molecular scaffolds via reactions at the aldehyde functional group.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for developing specialty polymers with unique thermal or mechanical properties.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Utilized as a backbone for creating novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	(4R)-3,4,4Aα,7,8,8Aα-Hexahydro-6-Methyl-4-Isopropyl-1-Naphthalenecarbaldehyde
CAS No.	69394-04-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₂₂O
Molecular Weight	218.33 g/mol
Synonyms	(4R)-6-Methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-3,4,4a,7,8,8a-hexahydro-1-naphthalenecarboxaldehyde; (4R)-Perhydro-6-methyl-4-isopropyl-1-naphthalenecarboxaldehyde; (4R)-Hexahydro-6-methyl-4-isopropyl-1-naphthalenecarbaldehyde; 4-Isopropyl-6-methyl-1-naphthalenecarbaldehyde, hexahydro-, (4R)-; (4R)-4-Isopropyl-6-methyl-1,2,3,4,4a,7,8,8a-octahydronaphthalene-1-carbaldehyde; A chiral decalin aldehyde derivative.
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Quality Control

Our (4R)-3,4,4Aα,7,8,8Aα-Hexahydro-6-Methyl-4-Isopropyl-1-Naphthalenecarbaldehyde is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment, to ensure consistent identity, purity, and stereochemical integrity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC/GC)	≥ 95.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.