Description

1,3,5,7-Tetraazatricyclo[3.3.2.23,7]Dodecane is a high-purity, heterocyclic organic compound with the CAS number 51-46-7, valued for its unique cage-like molecular structure and nitrogen-rich composition. This compound serves as a critical building block and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis, where its rigid framework is essential for creating specialized materials and active molecules. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors for developing novel products and formulations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a rigid, polycyclic amine core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced stability and activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in coordination chemistry to create novel ligands for metal catalysts used in organic transformations and polymerization processes.
• High-Performance Polymer Modifier: Incorporated into polymer backbones to impart thermal stability, rigidity, and specific chemical functionality to specialty resins and engineering plastics.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating molecular scaffolds for material science.
• Energetic Materials Precursor: Investigated for use in the controlled synthesis of nitrogen-rich compounds for specialized applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,5,7-Tetraazatricyclo[3.3.2.23,7]Dodecane
CAS No.	51-46-7
Molecular Formula	C8H16N4
Molecular Weight	168.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexamethylenetetramine; HMTA; Methenamine; Hexamine; Urotropin; Aminoform; 1,3,5,7-Tetraazadamantane; Formin
EINECS	200-905-8

Quality Control

Our 1,3,5,7-Tetraazatricyclo[3.3.2.23,7]Dodecane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting results for assay, related substances, and other critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product quality and stability. Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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