Description

1,2,3,4,4A,5,8,9,12,12A-Decahydro-1,4-Methanobenzocyclodecene is a complex polycyclic hydrocarbon with a unique bridged ring structure, serving as a valuable advanced intermediate in organic synthesis. Its rigid, three-dimensional framework makes it a critical building block for developing novel materials and specialty chemicals with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those requiring rigid, polycyclic core structures for receptor binding.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel active ingredients for crop protection, where its unique carbon skeleton can impart specific biological activity.
• Material Science: Acts as a precursor for specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic semiconductors, leveraging its defined geometry.
• Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: The structural framework can be functionalized to create novel ligands for asymmetric catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Potential use as a starting material for synthesizing novel musk or amber odorants due to its polycyclic nature.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a model compound or a challenging substrate for methodological development in synthetic organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,3,4,4A,5,8,9,12,12A-Decahydro-1,4-Methanobenzocyclodecene
CAS No.	74708-73-9
Molecular Formula	C15H22
Molecular Weight	202.34 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Methanobenzocyclodecene, decahydro-; Decahydro-1,4-methanobenzocyclodecene; 1,4-Methano-1H-benzocyclodecene, decahydro-; NSC 338183; 1,2,3,4,4a,5,8,9,12,12a-Decahydro-1,4-methanobenzocyclodecene; 1,4-Methanobenzocyclodecene, 1,2,3,4,4a,5,8,9,12,12a-decahydro-
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Quality Control

Our production of 1,2,3,4,4A,5,8,9,12,12A-Decahydro-1,4-Methanobenzocyclodecene adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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 incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

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.