Description

Hexahydro-4,7-Methanoisobenzofuran-1,3-Dione is a high-purity, versatile bicyclic anhydride compound. This specialized chemical serves as a critical building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, offering unique reactivity due to its strained, fused ring structure. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel compounds with specific performance characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and cardiovascular drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific bicyclic frameworks.
• Epoxy Resin Curing Agent & Modifier: Acts as a reactive hardener for epoxy resins, imparting enhanced thermal stability, chemical resistance, and mechanical properties to cured materials.
• Polyimide & Polyamide Precursor: Serves as a monomer for high-performance polymers used in electronics, aerospace, and automotive applications demanding exceptional heat resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct complex polycyclic structures in fine chemical and material science research.
• Crosslinking Agent for Coatings: Used in specialty coating formulations to improve durability, adhesion, and surface hardness.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexahydro-4,7-Methanoisobenzofuran-1,3-Dione
CAS No.	17812-27-0
Molecular Formula	C9H10O3
Molecular Weight	166.17 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Isobenzofurandione, hexahydro-4,7-methano-; 4,7-Methanoisobenzofuran-1,3-dione, hexahydro-; Hexahydro-4,7-methano-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione; 3a,4,7,7a-Tetrahydro-4,7-methanoisobenzofuran-1,3-dione; Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2,3-dicarboxylic anhydride, hexahydro-; Nadic Anhydride, hydrogenated; Endo-Nadic Anhydride; HNA
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Quality Control

Our Hexahydro-4,7-Methanoisobenzofuran-1,3-Dione is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing results from HPLC, GC, and other relevant methods 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 bases, strong oxidizing agents, and moisture. For long-term storage, consider using an inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	160 - 165 °C
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.