Description

6-Oxotricyclo[5.2.0.02,5]Nonane-3,4,8,9-Tetracarboxylic Acid Tetramethyl Ester is a high-purity, multifunctional organic building block characterized by its rigid, polycyclic core and four ester functionalities. This compound is valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate in the development of advanced materials and complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing novel compounds with specific stereochemical and spatial properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a sophisticated scaffold for synthesizing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring complex, three-dimensional frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with unique modes of action.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, resins, and high-performance coatings with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel chiral ligands and catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A valuable tool for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including cycloaddition reactions and ring-opening polymerizations.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of complex fragrance molecules, dyes, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	6-Oxotricyclo[5.2.0.02,5]Nonane-3,4,8,9-Tetracarboxylic Acid Tetramethyl Ester
CAS No.	74742-36-2
Molecular Formula	C17H18O9
Molecular Weight	366.32 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Oxatricyclo[5.2.0.02,5]nonane-3,4,8,9-tetracarboxylic acid, tetramethyl ester; Tetramethyl 6-oxatricyclo[5.2.0.02,5]nonane-3,4,8,9-tetracarboxylate; 6-Oxatricyclo[5.2.0.02,5]nonane-3,4,8,9-tetracarboxylic acid methyl ester; 6-Oxa-tricyclo[5.2.0.02,5]nonane-3,4,8,9-tetracarboxylic acid tetramethyl ester; 6-Oxatricyclo[5.2.0.02,5]nonane-3,4,8,9-tetracarboxylic acid, 4 methyl ester; 74742-36-2; 6-Oxatricyclo[5.2.0.02,5]nonane-3,4,8,9-tetracarboxylic acid tetramethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Oxotricyclo[5.2.0.02,5]Nonane-3,4,8,9-Tetracarboxylic Acid Tetramethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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