Description

Tricyclo[4.4.0.02,7]Decane is a polycyclic hydrocarbon with a unique, rigid three-dimensional structure. This compound serves as a valuable and versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• As a key synthetic intermediate in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Utilized in agrochemical research for the synthesis of new herbicides and pesticides with specific steric properties.
• Serves as a building block for advanced materials, including specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic semiconductors.
• Used in fragrance and flavor chemistry to create unique musk-like or woody odorant compounds.
• Acts as a model compound in computational chemistry and theoretical studies due to its strained ring system.
• Employed in catalyst ligand design and organometallic chemistry for creating novel chiral environments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tricyclo[4.4.0.02,7]Decane
CAS No.	253-09-8
Molecular Formula	C10H14
Molecular Weight	134.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,3,4,4a,5,8,8a-Octahydro-1,4:5,8-dimethanonaphthalene; Tetracyclo[4.4.0.02,7.03,9]decane; 1,4:5,8-Dimethano-1,2,3,4,4a,5,8,8a-octahydronaphthalene; 1,4-Ethano-1,4-dihydronaphthalene, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-; Norsnoutene; 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-1,4-ethano-1,4-dihydronaphthalene; 1,4-Ethano-5,8-methano-1,2,3,4,4a,5,8,8a-octahydronaphthalene
EINECS	205-977-9

Quality Control

Our Tricyclo[4.4.0.02,7]Decane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (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.