Description

Tricyclo[10.2.2.25,8]Octadeca-5,7,12,14(1),15,17-Hexene-6-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is a specialized, high-value synthetic intermediate with a complex polycyclic structure. Its unique molecular architecture makes it a critical building block for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of novel materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to create complex molecular frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those requiring rigid, polycyclic core structures.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new active ingredients for crop protection with potentially novel modes of action.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Acts as a monomer or building block for creating specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis & Methodology Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D to explore new chemical reactions and catalytic processes involving strained olefins and esters.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Useful for constructing sophisticated chelating ligands for asymmetric catalysis or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: A valuable intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of high-value, low-volume specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Tricyclo[10.2.2.25,8]Octadeca-5,7,12,14(1),15,17-Hexene-6-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	24777-37-5
Molecular Formula	C20H22O2
Molecular Weight	294.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl Tricyclo[10.2.2.25,8]octadeca-5,7,12,14,15,17-hexaene-6-carboxylate; Methyl 6-Tricyclo[10.2.2.25,8]octadeca-5,7,12,14,15,17-hexaenecarboxylate; 6-Carbomethoxytricyclo[10.2.2.25,8]octadeca-5,7,12,14,15,17-hexaene; Methyl ester of the Diels-Alder adduct of cyclooctatetraene and dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate derivative.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Tricyclo[10.2.2.25,8]Octadeca-5,7,12,14(1),15,17-Hexene-6-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and process development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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