Description

5,12-Dichlorotricyclo[8.2.2.2~4,7~]Hexadeca-1(12),4,6,10,13,15-Hexaene is a specialized, high-purity chlorinated polycyclic hydrocarbon building block. This compound matters for its unique structural framework, which serves as a critical precursor in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with complex polycyclic cores.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of advanced crop protection agents and herbicides, leveraging its chlorinated, rigid structure.
• Materials Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct intricate, three-dimensional molecular scaffolds in academic and industrial research.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized as a precursor for creating novel chelating ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	5,12-Dichlorotricyclo[8.2.2.2~4,7~]Hexadeca-1(12),4,6,10,13,15-Hexaene
CAS No.	27414-57-9
Molecular Formula	C16H14Cl2
Molecular Weight	277.19 g/mol
Synonyms	5,12-Dichloropentacyclo[10.2.2.2~2,5~.0~3,9~.0~4,8~]hexadeca-1(12),2,4,6,8,10,13,15-octaene; 5,12-Dichloro[2.2]paracyclophane-1,9-diene; 1,4-Dichloro-2,3:5,6:11,12:13,14-tetrabenzocyclooctatetraene; Dichloro[2.2]paracyclophanediene; DCPC; Contact for additional synonyms.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 5,12-Dichlorotricyclo[8.2.2.2~4,7~]Hexadeca-1(12),4,6,10,13,15-Hexaene undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the stringent purity requirements for research and development applications. Our quality assurance protocols are designed to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maximize stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.