Description

[2R,(-)]-1,2,3,4,6,7,8,8A-Octahydro-5,8Aβ-Dimethyl-3-(1-Methylethylidene)Naphthalene-2β-Ol is a high-purity, stereochemically defined sesquiterpene alcohol of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and fragrance chemistry. Its complex, rigid polycyclic structure makes it a valuable chiral building block and a precursor for synthesizing novel compounds with specific olfactory or biological properties. This product is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, flavor & fragrance, and fine chemical industries who require high-quality, well-characterized intermediates.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral precursor for the synthesis of complex, high-value aroma chemicals and perfumery ingredients.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a sophisticated chiral building block in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in natural product synthesis.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile intermediate for constructing complex polycyclic frameworks in academic and industrial research settings.
• Agrochemical Development: Potential use as a chiral synthon in the creation of new, stereospecific crop protection agents and pheromones.
• Reference Standard: Provides a high-purity standard for analytical method development, quality control, and regulatory submissions in relevant industries.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	[2R,(-)]-1,2,3,4,6,7,8,8A-Octahydro-5,8Aβ-Dimethyl-3-(1-Methylethylidene)Naphthalene-2β-Ol
CAS No.	97530-58-0
Molecular Formula	C15H24O
Molecular Weight	220.35 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-2R,8aβ-Isopropylidene-5,8aβ-dimethyldecahydronaphthalen-2β-ol; (2R,8aS)-5,8a-Dimethyl-3-(propan-2-ylidene)-1,2,3,4,6,7,8,8a-octahydronaphthalen-2-ol; A Sesquiterpene Alcohol Derivative; Cedrol isomer; Cedrenol derivative; Contact for additional synonyms.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our [2R,(-)]-1,2,3,4,6,7,8,8A-Octahydro-5,8Aβ-Dimethyl-3-(1-Methylethylidene)Naphthalene-2β-Ol undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We adhere to stringent internal quality standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chiral purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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