Description

Octahydro-8,8-Dimethylnaphthalene-1-Methanol is a specialized hydrogenated naphthalene derivative with a functionalized methanol group. This compound is valued as a versatile chemical intermediate and a potential building block for complex organic synthesis, particularly in the fragrance and pharmaceutical sectors. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and manufacturers in the fine chemical, flavor & fragrance, and advanced material industries for creating novel compounds with specific structural and olfactory properties.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor for synthesizing novel amber, woody, and musky aroma chemicals due to its complex, hydrogenated naphthalene backbone.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a sophisticated building block in medicinal chemistry for the development of new therapeutic agents, leveraging its rigid, polycyclic structure.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a chiral pool starting material or intermediate for constructing complex natural products and specialty chemicals.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Potential use in the synthesis of liquid crystals, specialty polymers, or organic electronic materials requiring specific steric and electronic properties.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: The functional alcohol group allows for derivatization into ligands for asymmetric catalysis or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	Octahydro-8,8-Dimethylnaphthalene-1-Methanol
CAS No.	93840-26-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₄O
Molecular Weight	196.33 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Hydroxymethyl)octahydro-8,8-dimethylnaphthalene; (1R,3aS,4S,7aS)-1-(Hydroxymethyl)-1,4,4-trimethyloctahydro-1H-indene; 8,8-Dimethyloctahydronaphthalene-1-methanol; 1-Methanol, octahydro-8,8-dimethylnaphthalene-; Ambranol; Amberwood alcohol derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Octahydro-8,8-Dimethylnaphthalene-1-Methanol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is characterized and tested to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with data from GC, HPLC, and NMR analyses. Our quality system supports compliance with cGMP and ISO standards for research and industrial use.

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). This product is easily oxidized and should be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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