Description

Tricyclo[1.1.0.02,4]Butane is a highly strained, polycyclic hydrocarbon with a unique cage-like structure, making it a valuable and reactive intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its significant ring strain and high energy content render it an essential building block for creating complex molecular architectures and novel materials. This compound is primarily sought by research institutions and chemical manufacturers specializing in pharmaceutical development, agrochemical research, and the synthesis of specialty polymers and energetic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex, biologically active molecules and novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new pesticides and herbicides with unique modes of action.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a cross-linking agent or monomer for creating high-performance, thermally stable polymers and resins.
• Energetic Materials Synthesis: Employed in research for developing new high-energy-density compounds (HEDCs).
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent in organic chemistry research for studying strain-promoted reactions and reaction mechanisms.
• Material Science: Investigated for the development of advanced carbon-based materials and nanostructures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tricyclo[1.1.0.02,4]Butane
CAS No.	157-39-1
Molecular Formula	C4H4
Molecular Weight	52.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Tricyclobutane; Tetrahedrane (unstable isomer); [1.1.0]Bicyclobutane; Bicyclo[1.1.0]butane; 1,2:3,4-Diepoxybutane (incorrect but sometimes referenced); Tricyclo[1.1.0.0²,⁴]butane (alternate formatting); CAS 157-39-1
EINECS	205-858-6

Quality Control

Every batch of Tricyclo[1.1.0.02,4]Butane is produced and analyzed under strict quality protocols to ensure consistency and purity for research and development applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic and spectroscopic analysis, to ensure compliance with exacting standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at recommended temperatures between 2°C and 8°C. Keep the container in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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