Description

Sodium 3,7-Dimethyl-6-Octene-1-Olate is a specialized organometallic salt derived from a terpene alcohol, offering unique reactivity as a strong base in organic synthesis. This compound matters for its ability to facilitate critical deprotonation and condensation reactions under controlled conditions, where its solubility in organic solvents provides a significant advantage over traditional inorganic bases. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the development and production of complex organic molecules.

Application

• As a strong, non-nucleophilic base in organic synthesis for the deprotonation of weakly acidic C-H bonds.
• Key reagent in pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, particularly for steroid and terpenoid-based APIs.
• Catalyst or co-catalyst in polymerization reactions and specialty polymer synthesis.
• Precursor for the synthesis of other organometallic complexes and catalysts.
• Use in flavor and fragrance chemistry for the modification of terpene structures.
• Employed in agrochemical research for the synthesis of novel active ingredients.
• Laboratory-scale reagent for method development in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 3,7-Dimethyl-6-Octene-1-Olate
CAS No.	83935-61-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₇NaO
Molecular Weight	176.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Citronellolate; Sodium 3,7-Dimethyloct-6-en-1-olate; Sodium 6-Octene-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, ion(1-); Citronellol, sodium derivative; Sodium (E)-3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-olate; Geraniol sodium salt (related isomer); Terpene alcohol sodium salt.
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Quality Control

Our Sodium 3,7-Dimethyl-6-Octene-1-Olate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to maximize shelf-life stability. Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 90.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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