Description

Bicyclo[8.2.2]Tetradeca-10,12(1),13-Triene is a specialized, high-purity organic compound with the CAS registry number 4685-74-9. This strained polycyclic hydrocarbon serves as a valuable and versatile advanced chemical intermediate for complex organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments engaged in the development of novel materials, pharmaceuticals, and fine chemicals.

Application

This compound's unique bridged bicyclic structure with conjugated triene functionality makes it a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Key application areas include:

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a core scaffold or precursor in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for complex target molecules.
• Material Science Research: Used in the synthesis of novel organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, or polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Methodology Development: Acts as a challenging substrate for developing new catalytic reactions, cycloadditions, or strain-release chemistry in academic and industrial labs.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed as a key intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of specialty fragrances, agrochemicals, or dyes requiring precise molecular architecture.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Utilized to construct complex, sterically demanding ligands for asymmetric catalysis or organometallic chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Bicyclo[8.2.2]Tetradeca-10,12(1),13-Triene
CAS No.	4685-74-9
Molecular Formula	C14H18
Molecular Weight	186.29 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-Octahydro-1,4:5,8-dimethanonaphthalene; 1,4:5,8-Dimethano-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydronaphthalene; Bicyclo[8.2.2]tetradeca-1(12),10,13-triene; 1,4-Etheno-1,4-dihydronaphthalene, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydro-; Octahydro-1,4:5,8-dimethanonaphthalene
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Quality Control

We supply Bicyclo[8.2.2]Tetradeca-10,12(1),13-Triene in high-purity grades suitable for research and development. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. For long-term storage, it is recommended to keep the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C to maximize stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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