Description

1,3,5-Norcaratriene is a specialized, strained bicyclic hydrocarbon of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. Its unique structure, featuring a fused cyclopropane ring, makes it a valuable building block for studying reaction mechanisms and developing novel molecular architectures. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to explore new chemical spaces and create innovative products.

Application

• Advanced Organic Synthesis: Serves as a key strained intermediate for studying pericyclic reactions, cycloadditions, and rearrangement mechanisms.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Utilized as a scaffold or precursor in the discovery and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with complex ring systems.
• Agrochemical Research: Acts as a building block for synthesizing new crop protection agents and studying structure-activity relationships.
• Materials Science: Investigated as a monomer or precursor for creating polymers and advanced materials with unique thermal or mechanical properties.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A fundamental compound for mechanistic studies and educational purposes in university and corporate R&D laboratories.
• Catalysis Development: Used as a test substrate for developing and evaluating new metal catalysts and catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,5-Norcaratriene
CAS No.	4646-69-9
Molecular Formula	C7H8
Molecular Weight	92.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Bicyclo[4.1.0]hepta-1,3,5-triene; 1,3,5-Cycloheptatriene, 7-methylene-; Norcaratriene; 7-Methylenebicyclo[4.1.0]hepta-1,3,5-triene
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Quality Control

Our 1,3,5-Norcaratriene is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, GC-MS, and NMR to confirm identity and quantify purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Due to its sensitivity, keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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