Description

Bicyclo[2,1,0]Penten-2-Ene CAS NO 5164-35-2 is a highly strained, bicyclic organic compound that serves as a valuable and versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique fused ring structure and inherent reactivity make it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This specialty chemical is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for developing novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and bioactive compounds, particularly those requiring strained ring systems.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel active ingredients for crop protection products, leveraging its unique reactivity.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the research and development of advanced polymers with specialized properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to create novel polycyclic structures.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized as a framework for synthesizing novel ligands and organometallic catalysts.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for synthesizing flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[2,1,0]Penten-2-Ene
CAS No.	5164-35-2
Molecular Formula	C5H6
Molecular Weight	66.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Bicyclo[2.1.0]pent-2-ene; 2,5-Norbornadiene (common name); 1,2,3,4-Tetramethylenecyclopentene; Tricyclo[2.1.0.0²,⁵]pentane (systematic alternative); Bicyclopentadiene (informal); 2-Norbornadiene; Pentacyclo[2.1.0.0²,⁵.0³,⁴]pentane
EINECS	225-941-5

Quality Control

Our production of Bicyclo[2,1,0]Penten-2-Ene adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and degradation. Keep the container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from heat and ignition sources. Allow the container to reach ambient temperature before opening to prevent moisture condensation.

Specification

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

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