Description

1,2,3,3,8,8-Hexamethyl-3,8-Dihydrocyclopenta[A]Indene is a high-purity synthetic intermediate belonging to the class of polycyclic hydrocarbons. This compound is valued for its unique fused-ring structure, which serves as a critical building block in the synthesis of advanced materials and specialty chemicals. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the fragrance, pharmaceutical, and advanced polymer sectors for creating novel compounds with specific olfactory or material properties.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: A key intermediate for synthesizing complex musks and other macrocyclic fragrance compounds.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a sophisticated scaffold or precursor in the development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Used in the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic semiconductors due to its rigid, polycyclic framework.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Acts as a ligand precursor or a structurally complex starting material for novel catalytic systems and organic transformations.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of high-value, low-volume specialty chemicals for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1,2,3,3,8,8-Hexamethyl-3,8-Dihydrocyclopenta[A]Indene
CAS No.	17384-72-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₂₂
Molecular Weight	226.36 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,3,3,8,8-Hexamethyl-3,8-dihydrocyclopenta[a]indene; Hexamethyl Dihydrocyclopentaindene; 1,2,3,3,8,8-Hexamethyl-2,3,8,8a-tetrahydrocyclopenta[a]indene; 1,2,3,3,8,8-Hexamethyl-3,8-dihydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]indene; 1,2,3,3,8,8-Hexamethyl-1,2,3,8-tetrahydrocyclopenta[a]indene; 1,2,3,3,8,8-Hexamethyl-3,8-dihydrocyclopenta[a]indene (technical grade); Cyclopenta[a]indene, 3,8-dihydro-1,2,3,3,8,8-hexamethyl-
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Quality Control

Our 1,2,3,3,8,8-Hexamethyl-3,8-Dihydrocyclopenta[A]Indene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and manufacturing requirements.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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