Description

1,2,3,4,6,7,8,8A-Octahydro-Alpha,Alpha,8,8A-Tetramethylnaphthalene-2-Methanol is a high-purity, synthetic intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a critical building block for the creation of complex fragrance molecules and pharmaceutical precursors, valued for its unique decalin-based structure. It is primarily sought by research and development teams in the flavor & fragrance and fine chemical industries for its role in producing high-value, stereochemically defined target molecules.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of sophisticated amber, woody, and musk odorants for perfumery and cosmetic applications.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a chiral building block or scaffold in medicinal chemistry for the development of novel therapeutic agents.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for complex molecule construction, including natural product synthesis and catalyst development.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a specialized intermediate in the manufacture of high-value, low-volume chemicals for various industrial applications.
• Reference Standard: Utilized as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for the identification and quantification of related compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,3,4,6,7,8,8A-Octahydro-Alpha,Alpha,8,8A-Tetramethylnaphthalene-2-Methanol
CAS No.	94201-17-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₂₆O
Molecular Weight	222.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Octahydro-α,α,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthalenemethanol; 2-Naphthalenemethanol, 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,8a-octahydro-α,α,8,8-tetramethyl-; (1R,2S,8aS)-1,2,3,4,6,7,8,8a-Octahydro-α,α,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthalenemethanol; Amberwood Ether Precursor; Decalin Methanol Derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,8A-Octahydro-Alpha,Alpha,8,8A-Tetramethylnaphthalene-2-Methanol adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Optical Purity (Chiral HPLC)	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.