Description

Pentacyclo[5.3.0.02,6.03,10.04,8]Decane-5,9-Dione is a high-purity, polycyclic diketone compound with a unique and rigid molecular framework. This structure makes it a valuable advanced intermediate or building block for synthesizing complex organic molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and specialty polymer chemistry. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require precise, high-quality starting materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a sophisticated scaffold or precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for central nervous system (CNS) targets.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new generations of herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides where its rigid core can impart specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Acts as a backbone for creating novel chiral ligands or organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Employed in the research and development of high-performance polymers, resins, or liquid crystals with enhanced thermal and mechanical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key compound for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including cycloaddition reactions and cage compound chemistry.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Utilized in the production of complex fragrances, dyes, or other specialty chemicals requiring a polycyclic structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentacyclo[5.3.0.02,6.03,10.04,8]Decane-5,9-Dione
CAS No.	14725-77-0
Molecular Formula	C10H8O2
Molecular Weight	160.17 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4,4a,5,8,8a-Hexahydro-1,4:5,8-dimethanonaphthalene-2,3-dione; 2,3-Dioxatetracyclo[6.2.1.13,6.02,7]dodec-4-ene; 2,3-Dioxatetracyclo[6.2.1.13,6.02,7]dodeca-4,9,11-triene; 5,9-Dioxopentacyclo[5.3.0.02,6.03,10.04,8]decane; Pentacyclo[5.3.0.02,6.03,10.04,8]decan-5,9-dione
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Pentacyclo[5.3.0.02,6.03,10.04,8]Decane-5,9-Dione is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and process chemistry. 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, 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 structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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