Description

3,3,4-Trimethyltricyclo[2.2.1.02,6]Heptane is a specialized, high-purity bicyclic hydrocarbon building block with a unique, rigid molecular architecture. This compound is valued for its ability to impart specific steric and electronic properties in advanced material synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced polymer industries for creating novel compounds with tailored performance characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon or a rigid scaffold in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Used as a monomer or co-monomer to develop polymers and resins with enhanced thermal stability, rigidity, or specific optical properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a backbone for constructing sophisticated ligands in asymmetric catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Employed as a precursor for synthesizing unique musk or woody odorants due to its complex bicyclic structure.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a component in the development of organic semiconductors or charge-transport materials.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodological studies in organic synthesis and structure-property relationship investigations.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3,4-Trimethyltricyclo[2.2.1.02,6]Heptane
CAS No.	39546-15-1
Molecular Formula	C10H16
Molecular Weight	136.23 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3,4-Trimethylnorbornane; 1,2,2-Trimethylnorbornane; Trimethylnorbornane; Tricyclo[2.2.1.02,6]heptane, 3,3,4-trimethyl-; NSC 169120
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Quality Control

Our 3,3,4-Trimethyltricyclo[2.2.1.02,6]Heptane is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, GC-MS, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and structural identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical characteristics are provided with each shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and traceability for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0% (Standard Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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