Description

3-Bromotricyclo[4.3.1.13,8]Undecane is a specialized brominated tricyclic hydrocarbon, a high-value synthetic intermediate prized for its unique and rigid molecular architecture. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of complex molecules for pharmaceuticals and materials science. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce sterically demanding bromine functionality into intricate molecular frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, where its rigid tricyclic core can mimic specific biological conformations.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new-generation pesticides and herbicides, where the bromine atom provides a handle for further functionalization to create compounds with specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for asymmetric catalysis or as a scaffold for constructing complex molecular architectures in materials science.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Acts as a versatile electrophile in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Negishi) and nucleophilic substitution reactions, enabling the construction of highly functionalized, three-dimensional molecules.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodological studies in organic chemistry, exploring new reaction pathways and the synthesis of natural product analogs.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-Bromotricyclo[4.3.1.13,8]Undecane
CAS No.	14504-84-8
Molecular Formula	C11H17Br
Molecular Weight	229.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromotricyclo[4.3.1.1³,⁸]undecane; 3-Bromoadamantane-1-carboxylic acid ethyl ester derivative (precursor); Bromotricycloundecane; NSC 169102; 1-Bromotricyclo[4.3.1.1³,⁸]undecane (isomer); Tricyclo[4.3.1.1³,⁸]undecane, 3-bromo-; Adamantane-related bromo derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Bromotricyclo[4.3.1.13,8]Undecane is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, providing detailed results for purity, identity, and impurity profiles to support your regulatory and R&D needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥95% (Standard Grade)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	<20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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