Description

Pentacyclo[4.2.0.02,5.03,8.04,7]Octanecarbonyl Chloride (9Ci) is a highly specialized and reactive organic building block characterized by its unique polycyclic cage structure. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in advanced synthetic organic chemistry, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring complex, three-dimensional carbon frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, where its unique structure can impart specific biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a building block for creating advanced polymers or cage-like molecules with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for methodology development and the construction of sterically hindered or strained molecules.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized as a scaffold for designing novel ligands or organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentacyclo[4.2.0.02,5.03,8.04,7]Octanecarbonyl Chloride (9Ci)
CAS No.	60462-14-8
Molecular Formula	C9H7ClO
Molecular Weight	166.60 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Adamantanecarbonyl chloride; Adamantane-1-carbonyl chloride; 1-Carboxyadamantane chloride; Tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane-1-carbonyl chloride; Pentacyclo[4.2.0.02,5.03,8.04,7]octane-1-carbonyl chloride; Adamantoyl chloride; 1-Adamantoyl chloride
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Quality Control

Our production of Pentacyclo[4.2.0.02,5.03,8.04,7]Octanecarbonyl Chloride adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for sensitive synthetic applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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