Description

8A-Methyloctahydro-1(2H)-Naphthalenone is a high-purity, specialized ketone compound with a unique decalin-derived structure. This chemical matters as a versatile and valuable intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fragrance, flavor, and pharmaceutical industries for creating novel compounds with specific stereochemistry and olfactory properties.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of sophisticated musks, amber notes, and woody-ambery fragrance compounds.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a chiral scaffold or intermediate in the development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for steroidal or terpenoid-like structures.
• Organic Synthesis: Used as a starting material or advanced intermediate in asymmetric synthesis and total synthesis projects due to its rigid, polycyclic framework.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Employed in analytical laboratories as a high-purity standard for method development, calibration, and quality control in related chemical processes.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor for high-value agrochemicals, dyes, and other performance chemicals requiring specific molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	8A-Methyloctahydro-1(2H)-Naphthalenone
CAS No.	770-62-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₁₈O
Molecular Weight	166.26 g/mol
Synonyms	8a-Methyldecahydro-2-naphthalenone; 8a-Methyl-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,8a-octahydro-2-naphthalenone; 8a-Methylperhydro-2-naphthalenone; 8a-Methyl-2-decalone; 8a-Methyl-δ¹⁰⁰⁰-octalone-2; (8aS)-8a-Methyl-3,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydro-2H-naphthalen-1-one; Ambroxan precursor
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 8A-Methyloctahydro-1(2H)-Naphthalenone is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent isomeric profile. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are sealed when not in use and stored away from heat sources and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
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.