Description

4,7-Methano-1H-Indene-5-Acetonitrile,Octahydro-(9Ci) is a specialized, high-purity synthetic intermediate belonging to the class of octahydroindene derivatives. This compound is valued for its unique bicyclic structure, which makes it a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical and pharmaceutical industries for creating complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting the central nervous system.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its complex, functionalized core structure.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the research of advanced polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex natural product analogs and other specialty chemicals.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Its nitrile and bridged ring system can be modified to create novel chiral ligands or organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,7-Methano-1H-Indene-5-Acetonitrile,Octahydro-(9Ci)
CAS No.	73291-42-6
Molecular Formula	C12H17N
Molecular Weight	175.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Octahydro-4,7-methano-1H-indene-5-acetonitrile; 5-Cyanooctahydro-4,7-methanoindene; 1,2,3,3a,4,5,6,7-Octahydro-4,7-methano-1H-indene-5-acetonitrile; Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-acetonitrile, 1,7,7-trimethyl- (related isomer); 4,7-Methanoindan-5-acetonitrile, octahydro-; (9CI)
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Quality Control

Our production of 4,7-Methano-1H-Indene-5-Acetonitrile,Octahydro-(9Ci) adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Every lot is fully characterized and tested against comprehensive specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing purity, identity, and impurity profile data is supplied with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.