Description

1,4-Dihydro-9-Isopropylidene-1,4-Methano-Naphthalene, 99 is a high-purity, specialized bicyclic organic compound belonging to the class of norbornene derivatives. This product is valued for its unique bridged-ring structure, which serves as a versatile building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors for developing novel compounds and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring rigid, polycyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides, where its structure can impart specific biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of advanced polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct complex polycyclic systems in academic and industrial research.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and fragrances that require structurally unique intermediates.
• Catalyst Ligand Development: Investigated as a scaffold for creating novel ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Dihydro-9-Isopropylidene-1,4-Methano-Naphthalene, 99
CAS No.	7350-72-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₄
Molecular Weight	182.26 g/mol
Synonyms	9-Isopropylidene-1,4-dihydro-1,4-methanonaphthalene; 1,4-Methano-1,4-dihydro-9-isopropylidenenaphthalene; 9-Isopropylidene-1,4-methano-1,4-dihydronaphthalene; Norbornadiene-Benzene Adduct; 1,4-Dihydro-9-(propan-2-ylidene)-1,4-methanonaphthalene; Bicyclo[2.2.1]hepta-2,5-diene, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1,4-methano-, 9-isopropylidene deriv.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Dihydro-9-Isopropylidene-1,4-Methano-Naphthalene, 99 is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the specified 99% purity grade. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical applications.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
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.