Description

6-Iodotricyclo[3.1.1.03,6]Heptane is a specialized iodinated bicyclic organic compound with the CAS number 74725-76-1, serving as a valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique strained polycyclic structure, featuring a bridgehead iodine atom, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) targets and other bioactive molecules requiring complex carbocyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new pesticides and herbicides, where its iodinated structure can be leveraged for further functionalization to create compounds with specific biological activity.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of advanced polymers and specialty materials with unique thermal or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Negishi) and as a source of a reactive iodinated moiety for introducing the tricyclo[3.1.1.03,6]heptane scaffold into target molecules.
• Chemical Research & Development: Essential for academic and industrial R&D focused on strained ring systems, reaction mechanism studies, and exploring new chemical spaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Iodotricyclo[3.1.1.03,6]Heptane
CAS No.	74725-76-1
Molecular Formula	C7H7I
Molecular Weight	218.04 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Iodotricyclo[3.1.1.0³,⁶]heptane; 6-Iodoadamantane (common misnomer, structurally related); 6-Iodotrishomocubane; Iodotricyclo[3.1.1.0³,⁶]heptane; Bridgehead-iodinated tricycloheptane; 1-Iodatetracyclo[2.2.1.0²,⁶.0³,⁵]heptane (alternative systematic name); Iodo-derivative of tricyclo[3.1.1.0³,⁶]heptane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Iodotricyclo[3.1.1.03,6]Heptane is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and development applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and transfers should be minimized under direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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