Description

Tricyclo[4.4.0.02,9]Decane CAS NO 32921-34-9 is a polycyclic hydrocarbon with a unique, rigid three-dimensional structure. This compound serves as a valuable and versatile chemical building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring rigid, three-dimensional scaffolds to modulate biological activity and selectivity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key intermediate for developing new pesticides and herbicides with unique modes of action derived from its stable polycyclic framework.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Employed in the research and production of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials where structural rigidity is a critical property.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a versatile starting point for Diels-Alder reactions, hydrogenation studies, and other transformations to create complex polycyclic compounds in academic and industrial research.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Utilized as a synthetic intermediate for creating novel odorants and flavor molecules with unique olfactory properties due to its constrained geometry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tricyclo[4.4.0.02,9]Decane
CAS No.	32921-34-9
Molecular Formula	C10H14
Molecular Weight	134.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Tricyclo[4.4.0.02,9]decane; 1,2,3,3a,4,5,6,7,8,8a-Decahydro-1,4:5,8-dimethanonaphthalene; 1,4:5,8-Dimethano-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,8a,9-decahydronaphthalene; 1,4:5,8-Dimethano-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,8a,9-decahydronaphthalene; Dicyclopentadiene Dimer Hydrogenation Product; Hydrogenated Dicyclopentadiene Dimer; Tetracyclo[5.3.1.12,6.04,9]dodecane (related saturated isomer)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tricyclo[4.4.0.02,9]Decane is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at 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 reference spectrum
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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