Description

2-Methyl-1-[(3S,3Aβ,4Z,7Aβ)-Octahydro-3α,7α-Dimethyl-4H-Inden-4-Ylidene]-2-Propanol is a high-purity, specialized organic compound with a complex fused-ring structure. This chemical is valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate in the production of advanced fragrance molecules and fine chemicals. It is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the fragrance, flavor, and pharmaceutical industries for its unique stereochemistry and functional group reactivity.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Synthesis: A crucial intermediate for creating sophisticated woody, amber, and musk notes in high-end perfumery and flavor compositions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in steroid-like or terpenoid-based drug discovery.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for synthesizing complex organic molecules used in agrochemicals and specialty polymers.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for organic chemists studying cyclization reactions, asymmetric synthesis, and terpene chemistry.
• Aroma Chemical Production: Integral to the synthesis of specific amberketones and other macrocyclic aroma chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-1-[(3S,3Aβ,4Z,7Aβ)-Octahydro-3α,7α-Dimethyl-4H-Inden-4-Ylidene]-2-Propanol
CAS No.	84249-43-4
Molecular Formula	C15H26O
Molecular Weight	222.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Amberketone; 2-Methyl-1-[(3S,3aβ,4Z,7aβ)-octahydro-3a,7a-dimethyl-4H-inden-4-ylidene]-2-propanol; (Z)-2-Methyl-1-((3aS,7aS)-3a,7a-dimethyloctahydro-1H-inden-4-ylidene)propan-2-ol; (4Z)-2-Methyl-1-[(3S,3aβ,7aβ)-octahydro-3a,7a-dimethyl-4H-inden-4-ylidene]-2-propanol; 1-(3a,7a-Dimethyloctahydro-1H-inden-4-ylidene)-2-methylpropan-2-ol; Amber Ketone; Amberketone (Fragrance Ingredient)
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-1-[(3S,3Aβ,4Z,7Aβ)-Octahydro-3α,7α-Dimethyl-4H-Inden-4-Ylidene]-2-Propanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis, to ensure high chemical and isomeric purity suitable for sensitive fragrance and pharmaceutical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air should be avoided. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (3S,3aβ,7aβ isomer)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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