Description

Tetrahydrocyclopentadiene is a specialized, high-purity cyclic hydrocarbon with the CAS number 2825-82-3. This compound serves as a critical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its unique strained-ring structure and reactivity. It is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to create novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Specialty Polymer & Resin Production: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a versatile building block for synthesizing flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Fuel & Propellant Research: Investigated for its potential as a high-energy-density fuel component in aerospace applications.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct complex polycyclic frameworks in academic and industrial R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrahydrocyclopentadiene
CAS No.	2825-82-3
Molecular Formula	C7H10
Molecular Weight	94.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ene; 2-Norbornene; Norbornylene; 2,5-Norbornadiene, tetrahydro-; Endo-Tetrahydrodicyclopentadiene; BCH; NSC 9724
EINECS	220-596-1

Quality Control

Our Tetrahydrocyclopentadiene is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, GC-MS, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support cGMP and ISO 9001 standards for industrial and research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Store separately from strong oxidizers and incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C (refrigerated) for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.85 - 0.87
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.465 - 1.475

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