Description

Sodium 2β-Isopropyl-5α-Methylcyclohexane-1α-Olate is a specialized organosodium compound with a complex, sterically hindered alkoxide structure. This compound is valued for its role as a powerful, non-nucleophilic base and a versatile reagent in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for demanding deprotonation and metalation reactions.

Application

• As a strong, non-nucleophilic base for the deprotonation of weakly acidic C-H bonds in complex molecule synthesis.
• Key reagent in pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, particularly for steroid and terpene-based active ingredients.
• Precursor or catalyst component in the development of high-performance polymers and specialty materials.
• Used in agrochemical research for the synthesis of novel active compounds.
• Employed in organometallic chemistry for the preparation of other metal complexes and catalysts.
• Facilitates regioselective and stereoselective reactions in fine chemical production due to its bulky structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 2β-Isopropyl-5α-Methylcyclohexane-1α-Olate
CAS No.	83228-47-1
Molecular Formula	C10H19ONa
Molecular Weight	178.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanolate; Sodium 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexan-1-olate; Sodium Menthoxide; Sodium Isopropylmethylcyclohexanolate; 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol, sodium salt; Sodium 1-Hydroxy-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexane; Sodium 2-(1-Methylethyl)-5-methylcyclohexan-1-olate
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Quality Control

Our production of Sodium 2β-Isopropyl-5α-Methylcyclohexane-1α-Olate adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for sensitive synthetic applications. All materials are characterized by modern analytical techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and assay is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, the container must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (THF, toluene)

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