Description

(-)-Isoborneolacetic Acid CAS NO 81925-04-4 is a high-purity, chiral organic compound belonging to the class of terpene-derived carboxylic acids. This specific enantiomer is valued for its defined stereochemistry, which is critical for applications in advanced synthesis and research where optical purity directly influences biological activity and material properties. It serves as a key chiral intermediate and building block for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a chiral synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring specific stereochemical configurations.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of chiral pesticides and herbicides, where the (-)-enantiomer may offer targeted biological efficacy.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing high-value odorants and flavor compounds with specific, desirable sensory profiles.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for asymmetric synthesis, catalysis studies, and the preparation of complex natural product analogs.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or modifying agent for creating polymers with unique chiral or optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	(-)-Isoborneolacetic Acid
CAS No.	81925-04-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₀O₂
Molecular Weight	196.29 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-Isobornyl Acetic Acid; (1S,2R,4R)-1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ylacetic Acid; L-Isoborneol Acetic Acid; Isobornyloxyacetic Acid; 2-[(1S,2R,4R)-1,7,7-Trimethyl-2-norbornanyl]acetic Acid; (-)-2-Isobornyloxyacetic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (-)-Isoborneolacetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by HPLC, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and enantiomeric excess are provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.