Description

Tricyclo[6.4.0.0(2,7)]Dodecane-1,2,7,8-Tetracarboxylic Dianhydride is a high-purity, multifunctional cyclic anhydride monomer essential for advanced polymer synthesis. This compound is valued for its rigid, polycyclic structure which imparts exceptional thermal stability, chemical resistance, and mechanical properties to the resulting materials. It is a critical raw material for manufacturers in the electronics, aerospace, and high-performance coatings industries seeking to develop next-generation polyimides, epoxy curing agents, and specialty resins.

Application

• Polyimide Precursor: A key monomer for synthesizing high-temperature, transparent polyimide films used in flexible printed circuit boards (FPCBs), display substrates, and optical films.
• Epoxy Curing Agent: Imparts high heat deflection temperature (HDT), low thermal expansion, and superior chemical resistance to cured epoxy systems for semiconductor encapsulation and structural composites.
• Specialty Polymer Additive: Used to modify and enhance the thermal and mechanical properties of engineering plastics, including polyesters and polyamides.
• Advanced Coating Resins: Serves as a building block for coatings requiring extreme durability, used in aerospace, automotive, and industrial protective applications.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of complex organic molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) due to its reactive anhydride groups.
• Adhesive Formulations: Contributes to the performance of high-strength, temperature-resistant adhesives for electronic and structural bonding.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tricyclo[6.4.0.0(2,7)]Dodecane-1,2,7,8-Tetracarboxylic Dianhydride
CAS No.	738-90-9
Molecular Formula	C16H12O6
Molecular Weight	300.26 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,7,8-Tricyclo[6.4.0.0(2,7)]dodecanetetracarboxylic 1,2:7,8-dianhydride; TDDD; Tricyclodecanetetracarboxylic Dianhydride; 4,9-Dioxatetracyclo[6.4.0.02,7.03,6]dodecane-1,5,8,12-tetrone; TDDA; Bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-7-ene-2,3,5,6-tetracarboxylic Dianhydride (derivative); 738-90-9; TCDDA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tricyclo[6.4.0.0(2,7)]Dodecane-1,2,7,8-Tetracarboxylic Dianhydride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting specifications for high-performance polymer applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, moisture content, and other critical parameters are provided with each shipment to guarantee supply consistency and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). To prevent hydrolysis and maintain product integrity, containers must be kept tightly sealed and under a dry, inert atmosphere such as nitrogen after opening.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 1.0%

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