Description

Bicyclo(3.1.1)Heptane is a specialized bicyclic hydrocarbon with the CAS registry number 286-34-0, valued for its unique strained ring structure that serves as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its rigid framework is critical for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of novel pharmaceuticals and high-performance materials. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to innovate and optimize synthetic routes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring rigid, three-dimensional scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides and pesticides where its bicyclic structure can impart specific biological activity.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for advanced polymers and liquid crystals, contributing to thermal stability and unique optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to create novel polycyclic compounds for research.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specific terpene-derived aroma chemicals.
• Catalysis and Ligand Development: Its structure can be functionalized to create novel ligands for asymmetric catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo(3.1.1)Heptane
CAS No.	286-34-0
Molecular Formula	C7H12
Molecular Weight	96.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Norcarane; Bicyclo[3.1.1]heptane; 1,2,2-Trimethylcyclopentane; NSC 74135
EINECS	206-014-5

Quality Control

Our Bicyclo(3.1.1)Heptane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizers. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.80 - 0.85
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.440 - 1.450

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