Description

[2.2]Orthocyclophane CAS NO 1460-59-9 is a unique and synthetically valuable strained organic compound characterized by its bridged, cyclic structure. This compound is of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and materials science due to its inherent ring strain and conformational rigidity. It serves as a critical building block for researchers and developers in the fields of supramolecular chemistry, polymer science, and the creation of novel organic electronic materials.

Application

• Advanced Organic Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor or intermediate in the synthesis of complex, strained macrocycles and cage compounds.
• Supramolecular Chemistry: Used in the design and construction of molecular hosts, receptors, and mechanically interlocked molecules due to its pre-organized, rigid framework.
• Polymer Science: Incorporated as a monomer to create polymers with unique topologies, enhanced thermal stability, or specific optical properties.
• Materials Research: Explored for the development of organic semiconductors, non-linear optical materials, and other functional organic materials.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Utilized in medicinal chemistry as a scaffold for drug discovery, particularly for probing novel three-dimensional chemical space.
• Catalysis: Serves as a ligand or framework for constructing novel organometallic catalysts with unique steric and electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	[2.2]Orthocyclophane
CAS No.	1460-59-9
Molecular Formula	C16H16
Molecular Weight	208.30 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,4,5-Tetramethylenebenzene; [2.2]Paracyclophane; 1,2,4,5-Tetramethylenebenzene; 1,2,4,5-Tetramethylenebenzene; 1,2,4,5-Tetramethylenebenzene; 1,2,4,5-Tetramethylenebenzene; 1,2,4,5-Tetramethylenebenzene; 1,2,4,5-Tetramethylenebenzene
EINECS	215-954-7

Quality Control

Our [2.2]Orthocyclophane is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	285 - 295 °C

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