Description

Bicyclo[10.2.2]Hexadecane-1(14),12,15-Triene is a specialized polycyclic hydrocarbon with a unique bridged-ring structure, identified by CAS number 5649-96-7. This compound serves as a valuable advanced chemical intermediate and building block in sophisticated organic synthesis. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for constructing complex polycyclic core structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with unique modes of action.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or building block for advanced polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials due to its rigid, three-dimensional geometry.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed in academic and industrial research as a challenging substrate for developing new catalytic reactions, such as cross-coupling or C-H activation.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Potential use as a starting material for synthesizing novel musk-like or complex terpenoid fragrance compounds.
• Ligand Development: Its structure can be functionalized to create novel chiral or sterically hindered ligands for asymmetric catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[10.2.2]Hexadecane-1(14),12,15-Triene
CAS No.	5649-96-7
Molecular Formula	C16H22
Molecular Weight	214.35 g/mol
Synonyms	1,14-Etheno-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene (decahydro derivative); Bicyclo[10.2.2]hexadeca-1(14),12,15-triene; Hexadecahydro-1,14-ethenocyclopenta[a]phenanthrene; 1,14:12,15-Diethenohexadecane (bridged); [10.2.2]Propellane derivative; Contact for additional synonyms.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bicyclo[10.2.2]Hexadecane-1(14),12,15-Triene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical research and development projects. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Research Grade)
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Premium Grade)
Melting Point	Contact for details

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