Description

(3Aα,6Aα)-Octahydropentalene CAS NO 1755-05-1 is a specialized bicyclic hydrocarbon compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique, rigid, and saturated carbon framework makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This high-purity chemical is primarily sought by research and development laboratories and fine chemical manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for applications requiring precise stereochemistry and functionalization.

Application

• Advanced Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with complex polycyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, where its saturated core provides stability and specific spatial orientation.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a precursor or model compound for developing specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or energy materials due to its defined geometry.
• Catalyst and Ligand Development: Employed as a scaffold for creating novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specific odorants and flavor compounds with unique olfactory properties.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A crucial reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including new cyclization and functional group transformation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3Aα,6Aα)-Octahydropentalene
CAS No.	1755-05-1
Molecular Formula	C8H12
Molecular Weight	108.18 g/mol
Synonyms	(3aα,6aα)-Octahydropentalene; Hexahydro-1H-pentalene; Bicyclo[3.3.0]octane; cis-Bicyclo[3.3.0]octane; Octahydropentalene; 1H-Pentalene, hexahydro-; NSC 51143
EINECS	217-154-0

Quality Control

Every batch of (3Aα,6Aα)-Octahydropentalene is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and high purity for critical R&D and synthesis applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and open flame. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and potential concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (GC Area %)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Evaporation	≤ 0.1%

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