Description

[S-(E)]-3,7-Dimethyl-3,6-Octadien-2-Ol is a high-purity, optically active monoterpenoid alcohol. This compound is valued for its specific stereochemistry and functional group, making it a crucial chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought by research and development laboratories, as well as production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine fragrance industries for the synthesis of complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where specific stereochemistry is required for biological activity.
• Fine Chemical & Flavor/Fragrance Ingredient: Acts as a building block for creating complex aroma chemicals and specialty flavors due to its terpenoid backbone.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: Employed as a standard or reagent in asymmetric synthesis and catalytic studies to develop new methodologies.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or functional modifier for the synthesis of specialized polymers with unique properties.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	[S-(E)]-3,7-Dimethyl-3,6-Octadien-2-Ol
CAS No.	97890-07-8
Molecular Formula	C10H18O
Molecular Weight	154.25 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-(-)-Citronellol; (S)-3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol; L-Citronellol; (-)-β-Citronellol; (S)-(-)-β-Citronellol; (S)-3,7-Dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol; (S)-(-)-3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol; (S)-3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol
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Quality Control

Our [S-(E)]-3,7-Dimethyl-3,6-Octadien-2-Ol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. This product is easily oxidized; minimize exposure to air during handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.455 - 1.465
Specific Rotation ([α]20D)	-4.5° to -6.5° (c=1 in ethanol)

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