Description

Tricyclo[5.2.1.03,9]Decane is a high-purity, saturated polycyclic hydrocarbon with a unique bridged-ring structure. This compound serves as a versatile and valuable advanced chemical intermediate and building block in sophisticated organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors for creating novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for synthesizing complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring rigid, three-dimensional frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, where its stable polycyclic structure can contribute to enhanced biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Specialty Polymer & Resin Production: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent to create polymers with high thermal stability, chemical resistance, and unique mechanical properties.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing musky or amber-type odorants and complex flavor molecules due to its robust hydrocarbon skeleton.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: A valuable substrate for studying novel organic reactions, including hydrogenation, functionalization, and ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP).

Basic Information

Product Name	Tricyclo[5.2.1.03,9]Decane
CAS No.	53130-25-9
Molecular Formula	C10H14
Molecular Weight	134.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Tricyclo[5.2.1.03,9]decane; 1,4-Methano-1H-indene, 1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-; 1,4,4a,5,8,8a-Hexahydro-1,4-methanoindene; 1,4-Methano-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydronaphthalene; 1,4-Methanoindan, hexahydro-; Dicyclopentadiene Hydrogenation Product; Hydrogenated Dicyclopentadiene (specific isomer); TCD Hydrocarbon
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Quality Control

Our Tricyclo[5.2.1.03,9]Decane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, GC-MS, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and structural identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical applications.

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, strong acids, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Residue on Evaporation	≤ 0.05%

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