Description

3-[5,5,6-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-2-Yl]Cyclohexan-1-Ol is a high-purity, synthetically derived bicyclic terpene alcohol with a complex and rigid molecular structure. This compound matters as a versatile chiral intermediate and fragrance ingredient, prized for its unique woody, ambery, and musky olfactory characteristics. It is needed by manufacturers in the flavors & fragrances, fine chemicals, and pharmaceutical intermediates sectors seeking sophisticated and stable aroma molecules or building blocks for asymmetric synthesis.

Application

• Fragrance Ingredient: Used as a base note in premium perfumery for creating long-lasting woody, amber, and musk accords in fine fragrances, personal care products, and home scents.
• Flavor Modifier: Employed in trace amounts to enhance and complexify flavor profiles, particularly in savory and woody flavor applications.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a valuable chiral synthon in the asymmetric synthesis of more complex pharmaceutical compounds and specialty chemicals due to its rigid, multi-ring structure.
• Functional Fluid Component: Utilized in specialty lubricants and high-performance fluids where thermal stability and low volatility are required.
• Polymer Additive: Acts as a modifier or cross-linking agent in the production of specialized resins and polymers to impart specific physical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-[5,5,6-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-2-Yl]Cyclohexan-1-Ol
CAS No.	70955-71-4
Molecular Formula	C16H28O
Molecular Weight	236.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Amberwood; 1-Cyclohexanol, 3-(5,5,6-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl)-; Trimethylbicycloheptylcyclohexanol; 3-(5,5,6-Trimethyl-2-norbornyl)cyclohexanol; Amberwood alcohol; Woody amber alcohol; CAS 70955-71-4
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-[5,5,6-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]Hept-2-Yl]Cyclohexan-1-Ol is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing including GC, HPLC, and NMR. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Refractive Index (20°C)	Contact for details
Relative Density (20°C)	Contact for details

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