Description

Tricyclo[5.2.1.02,4]Decane CAS NO 42578-04-1 is a high-purity, polycyclic hydrocarbon with a unique bridged-ring structure, serving as a critical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its rigid, three-dimensional framework is essential for imparting specific structural and performance characteristics in high-value materials. This compound is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel active ingredients and performance additives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for constructing complex, bridged-ring systems found in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its stable polycyclic core contributes to product efficacy and environmental persistence.
• Specialty Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent to enhance the thermal stability, rigidity, and chemical resistance of engineering plastics, epoxy resins, and coatings.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing musky or amber-type odorants and complex flavor molecules due to its unique hydrocarbon skeleton.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a core structure in the development of novel organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials.
• Catalyst Ligand Framework: Its structure can be functionalized to create sophisticated ligands for asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• High-Energy Materials Research: Studied as a potential high-density fuel component or precursor in propellant formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tricyclo[5.2.1.02,4]Decane
CAS No.	42578-04-1
Molecular Formula	C10H14
Molecular Weight	134.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Methano-1H-indene, octahydro-; Octahydro-2,4-methano-1H-indene; 2,4-Methanooctahydroindene; Tricyclo[5.2.1.02,4]decane; TCD; TCD Hydrocarbon; Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, 3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-; 3a,4,7,7a-Tetrahydro-4,7-methano-1H-indene (hydrogenated)
EINECS	255-883-4

Quality Control

Every batch of Tricyclo[5.2.1.02,4]Decane is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the precise requirements for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for each lot upon request, supporting your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

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, strong acids, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.495 - 1.505
Density (20°C)	0.95 - 0.98 g/mL

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