Description

Cyclobuta[1,2:3,4]Dicyclooctene, 1,2,5,6,6A,6B,7,8,11,12,12A,12B-Dodec Ahydro-, (6Aalpha,6Balpha,12Abeta,12Bbeta)- is a complex, polycyclic hydrocarbon compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. Its unique, rigid, and highly strained molecular architecture makes it a valuable precursor or building block for developing novel polymers, specialty chemicals, and advanced materials with tailored properties. This high-purity intermediate is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced polymer industries for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating high-performance materials.

Application

• Advanced Polymer Synthesis: Serves as a key monomer or co-monomer for creating novel polymers with enhanced thermal stability, rigidity, or specific optical properties.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and development of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for creating structurally unique molecular scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Research: Acts as a building block in the synthesis of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides with novel modes of action.
• Materials Science: Investigated for the development of specialty coatings, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials due to its polycyclic structure.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories as a challenging substrate for studying novel ring-opening, cycloaddition, or functionalization reactions.
• Catalysis & Ligand Development: Potential precursor for synthesizing novel ligands or organometallic complexes used in asymmetric catalysis.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Cyclobuta[1,2:3,4]Dicyclooctene, 1,2,5,6,6A,6B,7,8,11,12,12A,12B-Dodec Ahydro-, (6Aalpha,6Balpha,12Abeta,12Bbeta)-
CAS No.	61233-68-9
Molecular Formula	C16H20
Molecular Weight	212.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodecahydrocyclobuta[1,2:3,4]dicyclooctene; (6aα,6bα,12aβ,12bβ)-Dodecahydrocyclobuta[1,2:3,4]dicyclooctene; 1,2,5,6,6a,6b,7,8,11,12,12a,12b-Dodecahydrocyclobuta[1,2:3,4]dicyclooctene; Tricyclo[8.4.0.0³,⁸]tetradecane (specific stereoisomer); Polycyclic hydrocarbon C16H20; BCBO derivative; Advanced strained hydrocarbon intermediate.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of this advanced chemical intermediate adheres to strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical specifications is provided with every shipment. We support customer audits and can tailor specifications to meet specific research or cGMP requirements for advanced pharmaceutical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The container should be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent potential oxidation or moisture uptake, which could affect the compound's stability and reactivity over time. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5% w/w
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Specific Rotation (if applicable)	Contact for details

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