Description

2,2,8-Trimethyltricyclo[6.2.2.01,6]Dodec-5-Ene is a specialized tricyclic hydrocarbon with a unique bridged-ring structure. This compound serves as a valuable high-purity intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily required by R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries for creating complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring rigid, lipophilic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for developing novel pesticides and herbicides with specific steric and electronic properties.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing unique musk-like or woody odorants due to its complex polycyclic structure.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or additive for creating specialty polymers with enhanced thermal stability and specific optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial research for Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct novel polycyclic compounds.
• Catalyst Ligand Development: Its rigid backbone can be functionalized to create novel ligands for asymmetric catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2,8-Trimethyltricyclo[6.2.2.01,6]Dodec-5-Ene
CAS No.	32391-44-9
Molecular Formula	C15H24
Molecular Weight	204.35 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2,8-Trimethyltricyclo[6.2.2.01,6]dodec-5-ene; Trimethyltricyclododecene; Tricyclo[6.2.2.01,6]dodec-5-ene, 2,2,8-trimethyl-; 32391-44-9; NSC 338983
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Quality Control

Our 2,2,8-Trimethyltricyclo[6.2.2.01,6]Dodec-5-Ene is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, GC-MS, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and structural identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic and spectroscopic data are provided for every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and support your quality assurance protocols.

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 oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0% (Typical 97-99%)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.90 - 0.95

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