Description

3-Carvomentheneamine (3Ci) is a high-purity, specialized chiral amine building block derived from a terpene scaffold. This compound matters for its unique structural framework, offering a rigid, non-planar geometry that is valuable for creating novel molecular architectures with specific stereochemistry. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in asymmetric synthesis, medicinal chemistry, and the development of chiral catalysts or ligands.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and anti-infective drug discovery.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced chiral pesticides and herbicides, where specific stereochemistry can influence biological activity and environmental profile.
• Chiral Catalyst/Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the design and synthesis of novel, sterically defined ligands for asymmetric catalysis (e.g., hydrogenation, cross-coupling).
• Medicinal Chemistry & SAR Studies: Employed to introduce a constrained, terpene-based amine moiety into lead compounds to explore structure-activity relationships and modulate physicochemical properties.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Potential intermediate for the synthesis of high-value, complex aroma chemicals due to its natural terpene origin.
• Advanced Material Research: Investigated as a monomer or functionalization agent for creating polymers with specific chiral or structural characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Carvomentheneamine (3Ci)
CAS No.	876472-50-3
Molecular Formula	C10H19N
Molecular Weight	153.27 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Aminocarvomenthene; (1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanamine; 3Ci Amine; 3-Carvomenthenylamine; 2-(1-Methylethyl)-5-methylcyclohexanamine; (-)-3-Carvomentheneamine; (1R,2S,5R)-3-Carvomentheneamine; Terpene-based chiral amine
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Quality Control

Our 3-Carvomentheneamine (3Ci) is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This amine is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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