Description

8-Methylenebicyclo[5.1.0]octane is a strained bicyclic hydrocarbon featuring a reactive methylene bridge and a cyclopropane ring, making it a valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique three-dimensional structure is pivotal for constructing complex molecular frameworks and fine-tuning material properties. This high-purity specialty chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where precise molecular architecture is critical for innovation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring strained ring systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with unique modes of action.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and resins with tailored thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for cycloaddition reactions, ring-opening polymerizations, and the construction of complex natural product analogs.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Utilized as a precursor for synthesizing unique terpenoid-derived aroma molecules.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Provides a rigid scaffold for the design of novel chiral ligands and organometallic catalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Methylenebicyclo[5.1.0]octane
CAS No.	54211-15-3
Molecular Formula	C9H14
Molecular Weight	122.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Bicyclo[5.1.0]octane, 8-methylene-; 8-Methylenebicyclo[5.1.0]octane; 8-Methylene-bicyclo[5.1.0]octane; 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexahydro-1,4-methanoindene (related isomer); 8-Methylidenebicyclo[5.1.0]octane; 3a,4,5,6,7,7a-Hexahydro-4,7-methano-1H-indene (related structure); Methyleneoctahydro-4,7-methanoindene
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Quality Control

Our 8-Methylenebicyclo[5.1.0]octane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, minimize headspace and exposure to air after opening.

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.