Description

1-(3-Hydroxy-3-Methyl-4-Pentenyl)-5,5,8A-Trimethyl-2-Methylenedecalin-3-Ol is a high-purity, complex sesquiterpene alcohol derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile chiral building block and intermediate in the production of fine chemicals and specialty materials. Industries that require sophisticated molecular scaffolds, such as pharmaceutical research, fragrance development, and agrochemical synthesis, will find this product essential for their R&D and manufacturing processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex natural product analogs.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Used as a building block for creating unique, high-value odorants and flavor compounds with complex woody, ambery, or musk-like olfactory profiles.
• Agrochemical Research: Acts as an intermediate in the development of new generation pesticides and plant growth regulators with specific stereochemical requirements.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of specialized polymers, resins, or liquid crystals where its rigid decalin structure imparts desired physical properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Utilized as a sophisticated starting material or ligand precursor in asymmetric catalysis and methodological development.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable compound for research laboratories exploring new synthetic pathways, natural product total synthesis, and chemical biology.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(3-Hydroxy-3-Methyl-4-Pentenyl)-5,5,8A-Trimethyl-2-Methylenedecalin-3-Ol
CAS No.	69782-87-2
Molecular Formula	C20H34O2
Molecular Weight	306.49 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methylene-5,5,8a-trimethyl-1-[3-hydroxy-3-methyl-4-pentenyl]decalin-3-ol; (1R,3R,4aS,8aS)-1-[(3R)-3-Hydroxy-3-methyl-4-penten-1-yl]-5,5,8a-trimethyl-2-methylenedecahydronaphthalen-3-ol; Ambradiol; Ambermor; Ambermor F; Ambermor Super; Ambermor®; A synthetic amber odorant.
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1-(3-Hydroxy-3-Methyl-4-Pentenyl)-5,5,8A-Trimethyl-2-Methylenedecalin-3-Ol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chiral purity analysis and impurity profiling, to ensure compliance with industry standards for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific tests are available upon request.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
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.