Description

Dodecahedrane CAS NO 4493-23-6 is a highly symmetric, cage-like hydrocarbon molecule of significant theoretical and practical interest in advanced chemistry. Its unique, rigid three-dimensional structure makes it a valuable scaffold and model compound in cutting-edge materials science and pharmaceutical research. This product is essential for researchers and developers in the fields of nanotechnology, supramolecular chemistry, and as a precursor for novel high-performance materials.

Application

• Advanced Materials Research: Serves as a fundamental building block (molecular tinker-toy) for designing novel nanomaterials, molecular machines, and complex 3D architectures.
• Pharmaceutical Scaffold Development: Utilized as a rigid, symmetrical core structure for drug discovery, enabling the spatial optimization of pharmacophores.
• Theoretical & Computational Chemistry: Acts as a benchmark molecule for studying strain energy, bonding, and symmetry in organic chemistry.
• Supramolecular Chemistry: Employed in the construction of host-guest complexes and molecular recognition systems due to its defined cavity and shape.
• Polymer Science: Investigated as a novel monomer or cross-linker for creating polymers with exceptional thermal stability and unique physical properties.
• Energy Storage & Catalysis: Explored as a potential component or template for catalysts and new materials in energy conversion applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dodecahedrane
CAS No.	4493-23-6
Molecular Formula	C20H20
Molecular Weight	260.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentagonal dodecahedrane; [5]Fullerane-C20; C20H20 (Dodecahedrane); Icosahedral pentagonal dodecahedrane; 1,16:2,17:3,18:4,19:5,20-Pentakis(methano)pentacyclo[11.7.1.12,12.16,10.04,15]icosa-8,13-diene (hydrogenated); (CH)20 (Dodecahedrane)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dodecahedrane is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is supported by comprehensive analytical data. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to meet the exacting standards of advanced R&D.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 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)	≥ 95%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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