Description

Pentalene, 1,2,3,3A,6,6A-Hexahydro-3A,4,6A-Trimethyl-, (3Ar,6Ar)-Rel- (9Ci) is a high-purity, stereochemically defined bicyclic hydrocarbon intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its unique fused-ring structure, which serves as a sophisticated building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for applications in catalysis, ligand design, and the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral scaffold in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for complex target molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of novel pesticides and herbicides where its specific stereochemistry can influence biological activity.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced organic materials, including liquid crystals and specialty polymers, due to its rigid, fused-ring core.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cycloaddition reactions and stereoselective synthesis.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing complex terpenoid-like aroma compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentalene, 1,2,3,3A,6,6A-Hexahydro-3A,4,6A-Trimethyl-, (3Ar,6Ar)-Rel- (9Ci)
CAS No.	820222-59-1
Molecular Formula	C11H18
Molecular Weight	150.26 g/mol
Synonyms	(3aR,6aR)-rel-1,2,3,3a,6,6a-Hexahydro-3a,4,6a-trimethylpentalene; rel-(3aR,6aR)-1,2,3,3a,6,6a-Hexahydro-3a,4,6a-trimethylpentalene; 1,2,3,3a,6,6a-Hexahydro-3a,4,6a-trimethyl-, (3aR,6aR)-rel-Pentalene; Trimethylhexahydropentalene; Bicyclic C11 hydrocarbon intermediate.
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Quality Control

Our Pentalene derivative is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopic methods, to ensure identity, purity, and stereochemical integrity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
Assay	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation (if applicable)	Contact for details

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