Description

3,3A,3B,4,5,6,7,7A,8,8A-Decahydro-4,7-Methano-3,6,8-Methenocyclopent[A]Indene is a complex polycyclic hydrocarbon with a unique bridged structure, serving as a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its rigid, cage-like framework makes it a valuable precursor for synthesizing specialty chemicals, including high-performance polymers, fragrances, and complex pharmaceutical scaffolds. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and manufacturers in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop novel molecules with specific structural and functional properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used as a sophisticated building block for the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides with unique modes of action.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Acts as a starting material for creating synthetic musk compounds and other complex aroma chemicals.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of specialty polymers, resins, and advanced organic materials with tailored properties.
• Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: Provides a structural backbone for creating novel ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable compound for research in synthetic methodology, total synthesis, and exploring new chemical spaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3A,3B,4,5,6,7,7A,8,8A-Decahydro-4,7-Methano-3,6,8-Methenocyclopent[A]Indene
CAS No.	38560-33-7
Molecular Formula	C14H18
Molecular Weight	186.29 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-Octahydro-1,4-methano-1H-cyclopenta[3,4]cyclobuta[1,2-a]naphthalene; 1,4-Methano-1H-cyclopenta[3,4]cyclobuta[1,2-a]naphthalene, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydro-; 4,7-Methano-3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-1H-4,7-methanoinden-5(6H)-one derivative; Tricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]decane, 3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-4,7-methano-1H-indene derivative; Polycyclic Bridged Hydrocarbon Intermediate
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Quality Control

Our 3,3A,3B,4,5,6,7,7A,8,8A-Decahydro-4,7-Methano-3,6,8-Methenocyclopent[A]Indene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and GC-MS and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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 structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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