Description

Pentacyclo[6.3.0.0(2,7).0(4,11).0(5,9)]Undecan-3-One is a high-purity, complex polycyclic ketone of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. Its unique, rigid cage-like structure makes it a valuable building block for creating novel molecular architectures with specific steric and electronic properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and specialty chemical manufacturers engaged in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a sophisticated precursor or scaffold in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) targets.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new-generation pesticides and herbicides, where its complex structure can contribute to unique modes of action.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Acts as a core component for creating specialty polymers, dendrimers, or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with tailored properties for electronics or catalysis.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a key chiral or sterically hindered intermediate in complex multi-step synthetic routes for natural products or fine chemicals.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Its structure can be functionalized to create novel ligands for asymmetric catalysis or organometallic complexes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical compound for fundamental research in organic chemistry, stereochemistry, and reaction mechanism studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentacyclo[6.3.0.0(2,7).0(4,11).0(5,9)]Undecan-3-One
CAS No.	69649-19-0
Molecular Formula	C11H10O
Molecular Weight	158.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Methano-1H-indene-7a(4H)-acetic acid, γ-lactone (related); PCU ketone; Pentacycloundecanone; 3-Oxopentacyclo[6.3.0.0²,⁷.0⁴,¹¹.0⁵,⁹]undecane; Cage ketone; 1,4-Methano-1H-indene-7a(4H)-acetic acid lactone derivative; Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-fused ketone.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Pentacyclo[6.3.0.0(2,7).0(4,11).0(5,9)]Undecan-3-One is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the exacting standards required for research and synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 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.