Description

Tricyclo[4.2.1.02,5]Nonane,9-Methylene- is a specialized, high-energy strained hydrocarbon building block. This compound matters for its unique tricyclic structure and reactive methylene bridge, which serve as a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for creating novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex, strained-ring active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides with unique modes of action.
• Advanced Material Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and high-performance materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct complex polycyclic frameworks in academic and industrial research.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized as a scaffold for creating novel ligands and organometallic catalysts.
• Energetic Materials Research: Investigated as a component in the development of novel high-density fuels or propellant formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tricyclo[4.2.1.02,5]Nonane,9-Methylene-
CAS No.	66929-86-0
Molecular Formula	C10H14
Molecular Weight	134.22 g/mol
Synonyms	9-Methylenetricyclo[4.2.1.02,5]nonane; 9-Methylene-tricyclo[4.2.1.0²,⁵]nonane; Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, 5-methylene-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-; 5-Methylene-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrobicyclo[2.2.1]heptane; Tricyclo[4.2.1.0²,⁵]non-9-ene (common misnomer); 9-Methylidenetricyclo[4.2.1.0²,⁵]nonane; Strained C10 Hydrocarbon Intermediate
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Quality Control

Our Tricyclo[4.2.1.02,5]Nonane,9-Methylene- is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and scale-up. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to prevent potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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