Description

Decahydrocyclopenta[Cd]Pentalene is a saturated, polycyclic hydrocarbon with a unique and complex cage-like structure. This specialized chemical building block is valued for its high degree of symmetry and strain, making it a compound of significant interest in advanced materials and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and advanced polymer sectors for developing novel compounds with specific structural and electronic properties.

Application

• Advanced Polymer Synthesis: Serves as a rigid, high-performance monomer or cross-linking agent for developing specialty polymers and resins with enhanced thermal stability.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used as a complex core structure in the research and synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) targets.
• Agrochemical Research: Acts as a key synthetic intermediate in the development of new-generation pesticides and herbicides with unique modes of action.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Provides a sterically demanding and symmetric framework for constructing sophisticated ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Energetic Materials Research: Investigated as a high-density hydrocarbon component in the formulation of advanced propellants and fuels.
• Material Science: Explored as a precursor for carbon-based nanomaterials and as an additive to modify the properties of specialty coatings and composites.

Basic Information

Product Name	Decahydrocyclopenta[Cd]Pentalene
CAS No.	17760-91-7
Molecular Formula	C10H16
Molecular Weight	136.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentacyclo[5.3.0.02,5.03,9.04,8]decane; Bullvalene, Decahydro-; 1,2:3,4:5,6:7,8:9,10-Pentacyclodecane; Tricyclo[3.3.0.02,8]octane, Hexahydro-; Decahydropentacyclopentadiene; Bullvalene Core; Cage Hydrocarbon C10H16
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Quality Control

Our Decahydrocyclopenta[Cd]Pentalene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting all critical quality parameters. Our quality systems are designed to support cGMP and ISO standards for traceability and reliability, making it suitable for demanding research and scale-up applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent potential oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.