Description

5-Chloro-3A,4,5,6,7,7A-Hexahydro-4,7-Methano-1H-Indene is a specialized chlorinated bicyclic hydrocarbon building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique bridged structure and reactive chlorine substituent make it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the research and development of novel therapeutic agents, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) targets.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides with specific activity profiles.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with tailored thermal or mechanical properties.
• Catalyst Ligand Preparation: Employed in the synthesis of novel ligand systems for asymmetric catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Utilized as a starting material for synthesizing complex odorants and flavor compounds with unique organoleptic characteristics.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A versatile scaffold for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including cycloaddition and functionalization reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Chloro-3A,4,5,6,7,7A-Hexahydro-4,7-Methano-1H-Indene
CAS No.	2677-29-4
Molecular Formula	C10H13Cl
Molecular Weight	168.66 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Chloro-3a,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-4,7-methano-1H-indene; 5-Chloro-4,7-methanoindane; 1-Chloro-3,4-dihydro-1H-4,7-methanoindene; NSC 102627; 5-Chloro-4,7-methano-1H-indene, 3a,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-; 5-Chlorohexahydro-4,7-methanoindene
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Quality Control

Every batch of 5-Chloro-3A,4,5,6,7,7A-Hexahydro-4,7-Methano-1H-Indene is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is available for each lot and supplied with every order.

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 and bases. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Density (20°C)	~1.10 g/cm³

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