Description

Tricyclo[2.2.1.0(2,6)]Heptane is a highly strained, polycyclic hydrocarbon with a unique bridged structure, serving as a fundamental building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its significant ring strain and rigid geometry, making it an essential precursor for developing complex molecular architectures and specialty polymers. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for applications requiring precise stereochemical control.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for constructing complex, strained-ring active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides with specific three-dimensional activity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating high-performance polymers with unique thermal and mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: A valuable substrate in mechanistic studies and for testing new catalytic reactions, particularly those involving C-H activation or strain-release.
• Ligand & Catalyst Design: Serves as a backbone for synthesizing novel, sterically demanding ligands used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Fundamental compound for exploring reaction mechanisms and the properties of strained hydrocarbon systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tricyclo[2.2.1.0(2,6)]Heptane
CAS No.	279-19-6
Molecular Formula	C7H10
Molecular Weight	94.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dihydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]pentalene; 1,4-Methano-1H-indene, 2,3,3a,4,7,7a-hexahydro-; Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ene, 1,2,3,6-tetrahydro-; Norbornadiene, hexahydro-; 1,2,3,6-Tetrahydro-4,7-methano-1H-indene; Hexahydronorbornadiene
EINECS	205-992-6

Quality Control

Our Tricyclo[2.2.1.0(2,6)]Heptane is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, GC-MS, and NMR, to ensure high purity and structural identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical characteristics are provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and traceability for your research and production needs.

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 heat, sparks, and open flames. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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