Description

4H-Inden-4-One, 1-[(1R)-1,5-Dimethyl-5-Hexen-1-Yl]Octahydro-7A-Methyl-, (1R,3Ar,7Ar)- is a high-purity, stereochemically defined synthetic intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its complex, polycyclic structure makes it a valuable chiral building block for constructing intricate molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral precursor in the research and development of new therapeutic agents, particularly for complex small-molecule drugs.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used as a sophisticated building block for creating specialty chemicals, flavors, fragrances, and advanced materials.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Research: Employed as a substrate or ligand precursor in the development and study of new asymmetric catalytic processes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Utilized in chemical research laboratories for methodological studies and the synthesis of novel organic compounds with potential commercial applications.
• Process Chemistry Development: Acts as a model compound for scaling up complex synthetic routes from laboratory to pilot plant scale.

Basic Information

Product Name	4H-Inden-4-One, 1-[(1R)-1,5-Dimethyl-5-Hexen-1-Yl]Octahydro-7A-Methyl-, (1R,3Ar,7Ar)-
CAS No.	83076-51-1
Molecular Formula	C20H34O
Molecular Weight	290.49 g/mol
Synonyms	(1R,3aR,7aR)-1-[(1R)-1,5-Dimethyl-5-hexen-1-yl]octahydro-7a-methyl-4H-inden-4-one; Ambrox; (-)-Ambrox; (3aR,5aS,9aS,9bR)-3a,6,6,9a-Tetramethyldodecahydronaphtho[2,1-b]furan; Ambroxide; Ambroxan; (8R,12S)-8,12-Epoxy-13,14,15,16-tetranorlabdane; Fixateur 404; Cetalox; Amberlyn; Amberwood.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of this advanced intermediate adheres to strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Identity and purity are confirmed via modern analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.