Description

3,3A,4,6,7,7A-Hexahydro-4,7-Methano-5H-Inden-5-One is a specialized bicyclic ketone compound, serving as a crucial advanced intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. Its unique bridged ring structure makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules with specific stereochemistry and functional properties. This product is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors seeking to develop novel active ingredients and performance chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those requiring rigid, bridged bicyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its structure contributes to biological activity and stability.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a precursor for musky or amber-type odorants used in high-end perfumery and fragrance formulations.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a reactive monomer or cross-linking agent to enhance the thermal and mechanical properties of specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloaddition chemistry to construct novel polycyclic systems.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized as a backbone for creating chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3A,4,6,7,7A-Hexahydro-4,7-Methano-5H-Inden-5-One
CAS No.	14888-58-5
Molecular Formula	C10H12O
Molecular Weight	148.20 g/mol
Synonyms	4,7-Methanoisobenzofuran-1(3H)-one, 3a,4,7,7a-Tetrahydro-; 3a,4,7,7a-Tetrahydro-4,7-methanoisobenzofuran-1(3H)-one; 4,7-Methano-3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydroisobenzofuran-1(3H)-one; 1-Oxo-3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-4,7-methanoindene; Dicyclopentadienone (partially hydrogenated derivative); Norbornenone derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,3A,4,6,7,7A-Hexahydro-4,7-Methano-5H-Inden-5-One is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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