Description

5-Isopropylbicyclo[3.1.0]Hexan-2-One is a specialized bicyclic ketone with a unique strained ring structure. This compound serves as a valuable advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile synthetic building block for complex organic molecules. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries seeking to introduce novel three-dimensional complexity into their target compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring complex, rigid carbon frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides, where its bicyclic structure can contribute to unique biological activity.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing terpene-derived aroma chemicals and musk analogs, imparting woody or camphoraceous notes.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial research for cyclopropanation studies, ring-expansion reactions, and the construction of strained ring systems.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for developing polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Isopropylbicyclo[3.1.0]Hexan-2-One
CAS No.	513-20-2
Molecular Formula	C9H14O
Molecular Weight	138.21 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(1-Methylethyl)bicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-2-one; 5-Isopropyl-2-bicyclo[3.1.0]hexanone; 2-Norcarene, 4-isopropyl-; 4-Isopropyl-2-norcarene; Bicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-2-one, 5-(1-methylethyl)-; 5-Isopropylbicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-2-one
EINECS	208-162-2

Quality Control

We maintain a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic and spectroscopic analysis, to ensure compliance with customer specifications and industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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