Description

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-Octahydro-4,7-Dimethylnaphthalene-2-Carbonitrile is a specialized, high-purity synthetic intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique, partially saturated naphthalene core functionalized with a nitrile group, making it a versatile building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries for the development of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents, particularly those with complex polycyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in research and development for creating new pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced properties.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing musk-like odorants and other specialty aroma chemicals due to its dimethyl-substituted decalin framework.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or building block for advanced polymers and liquid crystalline materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in academic and industrial research for cyclization reactions, hydrogenation studies, and introducing the nitrile functionality into complex molecules.
• Catalysis and Ligand Development: Potential use in the development of novel chiral ligands or organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-Octahydro-4,7-Dimethylnaphthalene-2-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	94386-57-9
Molecular Formula	C13H19N
Molecular Weight	189.30 g/mol
Synonyms	4,7-Dimethyl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydronaphthalene-2-carbonitrile; 2-Cyano-4,7-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydronaphthalene; Octahydro-4,7-dimethyl-2-naphthalenecarbonitrile; 4,7-Dimethylperhydronaphthalene-2-carbonitrile; 2-Cyano-4,7-dimethylperhydronaphthalene; (4,7-Dimethyl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydronaphthalen-2-yl)methanenitrile
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Quality Control

Our 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-Octahydro-4,7-Dimethylnaphthalene-2-Carbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can provide material tailored to specific project requirements, including custom purity grades.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Standard Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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