Description

Tricyclo[1.1.1.01,3]Pentane is a highly strained, rigid hydrocarbon cage compound with a unique three-dimensional structure, serving as a fundamental building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its exceptional geometric and electronic properties, which enable the creation of novel materials and pharmaceuticals with enhanced performance characteristics. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, particularly for developing new drug candidates, ligands, and polymers. The CAS number for this compound is 35634-10-7.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key rigid scaffold for the synthesis of novel bioactive molecules and drug candidates, potentially improving metabolic stability and binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new pesticides and herbicides where a stable, three-dimensional core can lead to compounds with novel modes of action.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Serves as a fundamental building block for creating rigid-rod polymers, liquid crystals, and porous organic frameworks (POFs) with unique mechanical and thermal properties.
• Ligand Design in Catalysis: Employed to construct sterically demanding and geometrically constrained ligands for transition metal catalysts, enabling new reaction pathways.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for studying strain energy, reaction mechanisms, and for the discovery of new chemical spaces in synthetic organic chemistry.
• High-Performance Polymer Modification: Incorporated into polymer backbones to increase glass transition temperature (Tg), rigidity, and chemical resistance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tricyclo[1.1.1.01,3]Pentane
CAS No.	35634-10-7
Molecular Formula	C5H6
Molecular Weight	66.10 g/mol
Synonyms	[1.1.1]Propellane; Tricyclo[1.1.1.01,3]pentane; 1,3-Dehydro-5-adamantane; Bicyclo[1.1.1]pentane; [1.1.1]Propellane, Pentacyclo[3.1.0.02,4.03,5]hexane (alternative systematic name)
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Quality Control

Our Tricyclo[1.1.1.01,3]Pentane is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, GC-MS, NMR, and HPLC analysis, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting all critical quality parameters. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended long-term storage temperature is between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) to maximize stability. Allow the container to reach ambient temperature before opening to prevent moisture condensation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 94.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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