Description

(1α,2β,4β,5α)-3,3,6,6-Tetramethyltricyclo[3.1.0.02,4]Hexane is a high-purity, synthetically derived tricyclic hydrocarbon building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique, rigid, and highly strained polycyclic structure makes it a valuable precursor for developing novel materials and complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create new compounds with specific steric and electronic properties.

Application

• Advanced Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a sophisticated chiral scaffold or rigid core structure for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral drug discovery.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a key building block in the research and development of new-generation pesticides and herbicides, where its unique shape can influence biological activity and selectivity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor for developing specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic frameworks with tailored thermal and mechanical properties due to its rigid, three-dimensional geometry.
• Catalyst Ligand Development: Employed in the design and synthesis of novel chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis, leveraging its defined stereochemistry to induce enantioselectivity in reactions.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Utilized as a starting material for synthesizing complex, high-value odorants and flavorants with unique olfactory profiles derived from its polycyclic nature.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including strain-release reactions and investigations into novel cycloaddition or rearrangement pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1α,2β,4β,5α)-3,3,6,6-Tetramethyltricyclo[3.1.0.02,4]Hexane
CAS No.	58987-01-2
Molecular Formula	C10H16
Molecular Weight	136.23 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2:4,5-Diepoxy-3,3,6,6-tetramethylbicyclo[3.1.0]hexane (parent compound derivative); Tetramethyltricyclo[3.1.0.02,4]hexane; 3,3,6,6-Tetramethyltricyclo[3.1.0.02,4]hexane; Tricyclo[3.1.0.02,4]hexane, 3,3,6,6-tetramethyl-; (1alpha,2beta,4beta,5alpha)-3,3,6,6-Tetramethyltricyclo[3.1.0.02,4]hexane
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Quality Control

Our (1α,2β,4β,5α)-3,3,6,6-Tetramethyltricyclo[3.1.0.02,4]Hexane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates in GMP-compatible environments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC or HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5% w/w

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