Description

Hexaspiro[2.0.2:0.2:0.2:0.2:0.2:0]Octadecane is a complex, high-purity spirocyclic hydrocarbon compound valued for its unique three-dimensional molecular architecture and high chemical stability. This compound matters as a sophisticated specialty chemical intermediate and building block for advanced materials research and fine chemical synthesis. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, advanced polymer, and organic electronics sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a complex core structure or chiral scaffold in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Acts as a key monomer or cross-linking agent for creating polymers with unique thermal and mechanical properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to develop novel ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Organic Semiconductor Research: Investigated as a potential component or dopant in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and photovoltaic materials.
• High-Energy Materials: Studied for applications in propellants and explosives due to its strained, energy-rich spirocyclic framework.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity standard in gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS) for method development and calibration.
• Supramolecular Chemistry: Employed as a building block for constructing complex molecular cages and host-guest systems.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for fundamental research in synthetic organic chemistry and molecular design.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexaspiro[2.0.2:0.2:0.2:0.2:0.2:0]Octadecane
CAS No.	60538-42-3
Molecular Formula	C18H24
Molecular Weight	240.38 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexaspiro[2.0.2.0.2.0.2.0.2.0.2.0]octadecane; 1,1':2',1'':2'',1''':2''',1'''':2'''',1''''':2''''',1''''''-Octadecane; Octadecane, hexaspiro[2.0.2.0.2.0.2.0.2.0.2.0]-; Spiro[2.0.2.0.2.0.2.0.2.0.2.0]octadecane; Hexaspirooctadecane; C18H24 (spirocyclic isomer)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hexaspiro[2.0.2:0.2:0.2:0.2:0.2:0]Octadecane is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and development applications. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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