Description

5,6,7,7A,8,9,10,11-Octahydro-4H-Benzo[Ef]Heptalene is a high-purity, complex polycyclic hydrocarbon building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its unique fused ring structure, which serves as a critical precursor for developing novel materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Industrial researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors need this high-value intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel therapeutic compounds, particularly those with complex polycyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced crop protection agents and pesticides requiring specific hydrocarbon backbones.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for developing specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions, hydrogenation studies, and other catalytic transformations to create novel chemical entities.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Potential use as a starting material for synthesizing specific musk or amber-type odorants due to its complex hydrocarbon structure.
• Catalyst Ligand Development: The rigid structure can be functionalized to create novel ligands for asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,6,7,7A,8,9,10,11-Octahydro-4H-Benzo[Ef]Heptalene
CAS No.	65875-05-0
Molecular Formula	C13H18
Molecular Weight	174.28 g/mol
Synonyms	4H-Benzo[ef]heptalene, 5,6,7,7a,8,9,10,11-octahydro-; Octahydrobenzo[ef]heptalene; 1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,7-Octahydro-1,4-methanofluorene; Benzo[ef]heptalene, octahydro-; 1,4-Methanofluorene, 1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,7-octahydro-; NSC 221986
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Quality Control

Our 5,6,7,7A,8,9,10,11-Octahydro-4H-Benzo[Ef]Heptalene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory requirements.

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. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.