Description

Tricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]Decan-8-One is a high-purity, specialized bicyclic ketone with a unique bridged ring structure, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. Its rigid molecular framework makes it an invaluable building block for creating complex molecules with specific stereochemical and physical properties. This compound is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients, performance chemicals, and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring complex, bridged ring systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators that benefit from its stable, three-dimensional structure.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Used in the synthesis of high-value aroma chemicals and musk analogs due to its ketone functionality and unique odor profile.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and resins with enhanced thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: A versatile starting material or ligand precursor in asymmetric synthesis and catalytic reactions for academic and industrial research.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals where structural specificity is crucial.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]Decan-8-One
CAS No.	13380-94-4
Molecular Formula	C10H14O
Molecular Weight	150.22 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Oxotricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]decane; Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one, 1,3,3-trimethyl-; 1,3,3-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one; 2-Norbornanone, 1,3,3-trimethyl-; Fenchone (Note: This is a structural isomer, often a related search term); Tricyclodecanone; 13380-94-4; 8-Ketotricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]decane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]Decan-8-One is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for GMP-grade intermediates and research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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