Description

Tricyclo[4.3.0.03,8]Nonane-4,5-Dione, (1R,3R,6R,8R)- (9Ci) is a high-purity, stereochemically defined chiral building block and advanced pharmaceutical intermediate. This compound matters for its rigid, fused-ring structure which provides a unique three-dimensional scaffold for constructing complex molecules in medicinal chemistry. It is primarily needed by R&D scientists and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of new therapeutic agents, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Serves as a precursor or template in catalytic asymmetric reactions to introduce complex stereochemistry.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in the design and synthesis of novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts for enantioselective transformations.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the discovery of new, stereospecific pesticides and herbicides where specific spatial orientation is critical for bioactivity.
• Material Science: Potential building block for advanced organic materials and liquid crystals due to its rigid, polycyclic framework.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable compound for methodological studies in organic synthesis and for exploring new chemical spaces in drug discovery programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tricyclo[4.3.0.03,8]Nonane-4,5-Dione, (1R,3R,6R,8R)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	472975-02-3
Molecular Formula	C9H10O2
Molecular Weight	150.17 g/mol
Synonyms	(1R,3R,6R,8R)-Tricyclo[4.3.0.03,8]nonane-4,5-dione; (1R,3R,6R,8R)-Perhydro-1,3:6,8-diepoxycyclopropa[a]indene-4,5-dione; (1R,3R,6R,8R)-1,3:6,8-Diepoxy-4,5-diketotricyclo[4.3.0.03,8]nonane; (1R,3R,6R,8R)-Tricyclo[4.3.0.0³,⁸]nonane-4,5-dione; Chiral Tricyclic Diketone; 472975-02-3 (CAS RN)
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Quality Control

Our Tricyclo[4.3.0.03,8]Nonane-4,5-Dione, (1R,3R,6R,8R)- (9Ci) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral HPLC and NMR, to ensure high chemical and enantiomeric purity suitable for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full characterization data are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container sealed in a dry, inert atmosphere to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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