Description

Basketane is a fascinating and structurally complex polycyclic hydrocarbon, known for its unique basket-shaped molecular geometry. This compound is of significant interest in advanced organic chemistry research and materials science due to its strained, three-dimensional framework and potential as a synthetic precursor. It serves as a valuable building block for chemists and researchers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors who are exploring novel carbon architectures and functional molecules. Basketane CAS NO 5603-27-0 represents a high-purity specialty chemical for cutting-edge development.

Application

• Advanced Organic Synthesis: Acts as a key intermediate or challenging template for synthesizing complex, three-dimensional organic molecules and novel carbon scaffolds.
• Materials Science Research: Investigated for potential applications in the development of new polymers, liquid crystals, or nanomaterials with unique structural properties.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a sophisticated core structure in medicinal chemistry for probing structure-activity relationships and designing new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Theoretical & Computational Chemistry: Serves as a model compound for studying molecular strain, stability, bonding, and reaction mechanisms.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A high-value reagent for universities and corporate R&D labs focused on exploratory chemistry and innovation.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Potential precursor for creating proprietary performance chemicals, catalysts, or ligands.

Basic Information

Product Name	Basketane
CAS No.	5603-27-0
Molecular Formula	C10H10
Molecular Weight	130.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentacyclo[4.4.0.02,5.03,8.04,7]decane; [5]Pericyclopropanated benzene; Basketene (common misnomer); Tricyclo[2.2.0.02,6]hexa-3,5-diene-1,4-diylidene; 1,2:3,4:5,6-Tribenzeno-benzene (theoretical); Dodecahedrane precursor
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Basketane is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including NMR, GC-MS, and HPLC analysis, to confirm identity and purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your research and development documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). For long-term storage under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) is recommended to maintain stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Research Grade)
Purity (GC)	≥ 95%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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