Description

Pentacyclo[5.4.0(2,6).0(3,10).0(5,9)]Undecane-8,11-Dione is a high-purity, complex polycyclic diketone compound. It serves as a critical advanced intermediate for synthesizing sophisticated organic molecules and functional materials. This product is essential for R&D and production in sectors requiring high-performance chemical building blocks, such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for creating novel polymers, resins, and high-performance materials with specific thermal or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: A valuable scaffold in academic and industrial research for developing new synthetic methodologies and catalytic systems.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other specialty fine chemicals.
• Ligand & Chelator Development: Useful for constructing complex molecular architectures for metal coordination and chelation applications.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Pentacyclo[5.4.0(2,6).0(3,10).0(5,9)]Undecane-8,11-Dione
CAS No.	2958-72-7
Molecular Formula	C11H10O2
Molecular Weight	174.20 g/mol
Synonyms	PCUD; 1,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a-Octahydro-1,4-methanonaphthalene-5,8-dione; 5,8-Dioxo-1,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydro-1,4-methanonaphthalene; 1,4-Methano-1,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydronaphthalene-5,8-dione; 5,8-Dioxotetracyclo[6.2.1.13,6.02,7]dodecane; Tetracyclo[6.2.1.13,6.02,7]dodecane-5,8-dione
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Pentacyclo[5.4.0(2,6).0(3,10).0(5,9)]Undecane-8,11-Dione is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications and test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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