Description

1,6-Methano[10]Annulen is a unique and structurally interesting annulene derivative, a bridged hydrocarbon with significant potential in advanced organic synthesis and materials research. Its rigid, non-planar framework makes it a valuable building block for creating novel molecular architectures and functional materials. This compound is primarily sought by researchers and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in ligand design, catalyst development, and as a precursor for complex polycyclic systems.

Application

• Advanced Organic Synthesis: Serves as a key intermediate or building block for synthesizing complex polycyclic and strained hydrocarbon structures.
• Materials Science Research: Investigated for its potential in creating novel organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, or molecular machines due to its unique geometry.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Used as a core scaffold or synthetic precursor in medicinal chemistry for the development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Catalyst & Ligand Design: Its structure can be functionalized to create novel ligands for transition metal catalysis or organocatalysts.
• Polymer Chemistry: Potential monomer for the synthesis of specialty polymers with tailored thermal or optical properties.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A compound of interest for fundamental studies in physical organic chemistry, aromaticity, and reaction mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,6-Methano[10]Annulen
CAS No.	2443-46-1
Molecular Formula	C11H10
Molecular Weight	142.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1,6-Methano[10]annulene; 1,6-Methanoannulene; 1,6:8,13-Dimethano[14]annulene (related isomer); Bridged [10]annulene; Tricyclo[4.4.1.01,6]undeca-2,4,7,9-tetraene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,6-Methano[10]Annulen is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development purposes. While typically supplied as a research-grade chemical, we ensure rigorous analytical characterization. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen to maximize stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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