Description

1,3,4,5,6,6-Hexamethylbicyclo[3.1.0]Hex-3-En-2-One is a specialized bicyclic ketone with a unique, highly substituted molecular framework. This compound serves as a valuable high-purity synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily required by R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries for creating complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its rigid bicyclic structure.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Serves as a precursor for musky or woody odorants due to its polycyclic, methylated backbone.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers with unique thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial labs for Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct complex polycyclic systems.
• Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Potential starting material for synthesizing novel ligands used in asymmetric catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,4,5,6,6-Hexamethylbicyclo[3.1.0]Hex-3-En-2-One
CAS No.	2206-69-1
Molecular Formula	C12H18O
Molecular Weight	178.27 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,4,5,6,6-Hexamethylbicyclo[3.1.0]hex-3-en-2-one; 2-Bicyclo[3.1.0]hex-3-en-2-one, 1,3,4,5,6,6-hexamethyl-; Hexamethylbicyclo[3.1.0]hex-3-en-2-one; 2206-69-1; NSC 163022; Bicyclo[3.1.0]hex-3-en-2-one, hexamethyl-; Hexamethyl bicyclo[3.1.0]hex-3-en-2-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,3,4,5,6,6-Hexamethylbicyclo[3.1.0]Hex-3-En-2-One is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request to support your 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 heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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