Description

Pentacyclo[6,4.0.02,7.04,11.05,10]dodecane is a high-purity, polycyclic hydrocarbon with a unique and highly strained cage-like molecular structure. This compound is valued in advanced materials research and specialty chemical synthesis for its rigid geometry and potential as a building block for complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and material scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries for developing novel compounds with specific structural properties.

Application

• Advanced Organic Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor or rigid scaffold for synthesizing complex natural products, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals with defined three-dimensional shapes.
• Materials Science Research: Investigated as a building block for novel polymers, dendrimers, and supramolecular assemblies due to its stable, cage-like structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to create sterically demanding and geometrically constrained ligands for transition metal catalysis.
• Energetic Materials Research: Studied for potential applications in the development of high-energy-density materials (HEDMs) because of its strained hydrocarbon framework.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for fundamental studies in physical organic chemistry, reaction mechanisms, and strain energy.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Pentacyclo[6,4.0.02,7.04,11.05,10]dodecane
CAS No.	259-77-8
Molecular Formula	C12H12
Molecular Weight	156.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentacyclo[6.4.0.02,7.04,11.05,10]dodecane; [6.4.0.02,7.04,11.05,10]Dodecane; Dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[1,2:3,4:5,6]tricyclobutabenzene; 1,2:3,4:5,6-Tris(bicyclo[2.1.1]hexeno)benzene (hydrogenated); Cage hydrocarbon C12H12; Pagodane (isomer)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Pentacyclo[6,4.0.02,7.04,11.05,10]dodecane is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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