Description

Pentacyclo[4.4.2.02,4.05,7.08,10]Dodec-11-Ene is a high-purity, polycyclic hydrocarbon building block with a unique and highly strained cage-like molecular architecture. This compound matters as a critical intermediate for advanced material science and pharmaceutical research, enabling the synthesis of complex molecular frameworks. It is needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, specialty polymer, and advanced pharmaceutical sectors seeking to develop novel compounds with specific structural properties.

Application

• Advanced Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key synthon for constructing complex, three-dimensional pharmacophores in drug discovery programs.
• Specialty Polymer & Resin Development: Used to incorporate rigid, cage-like structures into polymer backbones to enhance thermal stability and mechanical properties.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor for novel carbon-based materials and nanostructures with potential applications in electronics and coatings.
• Organic Synthesis & Methodology: Employed as a challenging substrate to develop new catalytic and synthetic transformations due to its high strain energy.
• Ligand & Catalyst Design: Utilized to create novel, sterically demanding ligands for asymmetric catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• High-Energy Materials Research: Investigated for its potential in the development of novel energetic compounds and propellants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentacyclo[4.4.2.02,4.05,7.08,10]Dodec-11-Ene
CAS No.	27335-53-1
Molecular Formula	C12H12
Molecular Weight	156.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentacyclo[4.4.2.02,4.05,7.08,10]dodec-11-ene; 1,2:5,6:9,10-Tribenzo-3,7-dihydroxy-4,8-dioxatricyclo[5.2.2.02,6]undeca-3,5,9-triene (related structural name); Cage hydrocarbon C12H12; [4.4.2]Propella-3,5,7,9,11-pentaene; Dodecahydropentacyclopentadecapentalene (obsolete); PDDE (abbreviation); Highly strained C12 cage olefin.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Pentacyclo[4.4.2.02,4.05,7.08,10]Dodec-11-Ene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

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.