Description

{3-Methylbicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl}methanol is a specialized bicyclic organic compound featuring a unique, highly strained [1.1.1]propellane-derived core structure. This compound is of significant interest as a versatile and valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for the development of novel pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for creating three-dimensional, sp3-rich scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the design and synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with potentially improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor for developing novel polymers, ligands, or additives with unique steric and electronic properties derived from its rigid bicyclic framework.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the construction of molecular probes and tools for studying biological systems and enzyme mechanisms.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry, particularly in strain-release chemistry and cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	{3-Methylbicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl}methanol
CAS No.	885064-88-0
Molecular Formula	C8H14O
Molecular Weight	126.20 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Methylbicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)methanol; 3-Methylbicyclo[1.1.1]pentane-1-methanol; 1-(Hydroxymethyl)-3-methylbicyclo[1.1.1]pentane; Bicyclo[1.1.1]pentane-1-methanol, 3-methyl-; (3-Methyl-1-bicyclo[1.1.1]pentanyl)methanol
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Quality Control

Our production of {3-Methylbicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl}methanol adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. All products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, GC, and HPLC analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95% (Research Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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