35634-10-7

Basic information

• Product Name: Tricyclo[1.1.1.01,3]pentane
• Synonyms: [1.1.1]Propellane;Tricyclo[1.1.1.01,3]pentane
• CAS NO: 35634-10-7
• Molecular Formula: C₅H₆
• Molecular Weight: 66.1011
• Mol File: 35634-10-7.mol
• Article Data: 2

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 69.9°Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.2g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 143mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.613
• CAS DataBase Reference: Tricyclo[1.1.1.01,3]pentane(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Tricyclo[1.1.1.01,3]pentane(35634-10-7)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Tricyclo[1.1.1.01,3]pentane(35634-10-7)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 35634-10-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Tricyclo[1.1.1.01,3]pentane is a unique, cage-like hydrocarbon molecule with a symmetrical structure, consisting of three fused cyclopropane rings. It is known for its high thermal stability and resistance to chemical reactions due to the strong bond strain within its structure.

Uses

Used in Plastics and Polymer Industry:
Tricyclo[1.1.1.01,3]pentane is used as a component in the production of thermoplastic compounds. Its application is particularly valuable for creating materials that contain an ethylene response inhibitor releasing agent. This property makes it useful for enhancing the shelf life and stability of various plastic products by controlling the release of ethylene, a natural plant hormone that can accelerate the ripening and aging process of plastics.
By incorporating Tricyclo[1.1.1.01,3]pentane into the thermoplastic compounds, manufacturers can develop innovative materials with improved performance characteristics, such as extended durability and reduced degradation over time. This can be particularly beneficial in applications where plastics are exposed to high temperatures or harsh environmental conditions.

InChI:InChI=1/C5H6/c1-4-2-5(1,4)3-4/h1-3H2

Upstream product

• 591-51-5 phenyllithium 
• 144443-32-3 1-(1-pyridinio)-3-iodobicyclo<1.1.1>pentane iodide 
• 98577-44-7 1,1-bis(chloromethyl)-2,2-dibromocyclopropane 

Downstream Products

• 105542-98-1 1,3-bisiodobicyclo[1.1.1]pentane 
• 144443-32-3 1-(1-pyridinio)-3-iodobicyclo<1.1.1>pentane iodide 
• 125642-44-6 1-(1-hydroxybenzyl)-3-(1-oxobenzyl)bicyclo<1.1.1>pentane 
• 137335-67-2 <3-(1-ethoxyethyl)bicyclo<1.1.1>pent-1-yl>phenylmethanol 
• 83249-05-2 3-acetyl-1-phenylbicyclo<1.1.1>pentane 
• 137335-42-3 3-acetyl-3'-phenyl<2>staffane 
• 137335-43-4 3-acetyl-3''-phenyl<3>staffane 
• 137335-44-5 3-acetyl-3'''-phenyl<4>staffane 
• 83249-04-1 3-phenylbicyclo<1.1.1>pentane-1-carboxylic acid 
• 137335-45-6 3'-Phenyl-[1,1']bi[bicyclo[1.1.1]pentyl]-3-carboxylic acid 
• 117633-00-8 1-bicyclo<1.1.1>pentyl phenyl ketone 
• 137335-17-2 1-(1-ethoxyethyl)bicyclo<1.1.1>pentane 
• 137335-18-3 3-(1-ethoxyethyl)<2>staffane 
• 137335-62-7 1-benzoyl-3-(1-ethoxyethyl)bicyclo<1.1.1>pentane 

Relevant articles and documents

Nucleophilic Substitution in 1-Substituted 3-Iodobicyclopentanes. A New Synthetic Route to Functionalized Bicyclopentane Derivatives

Nucleophilic substitution of the iodine in 1-substituted 3-iodobicyclopentanes was investigated.The results of the reaction are strongly dependent on the nature of the nucleophile and the substituent.Whereas the trifluoromethyl derivative 2 is found to be inert in the reactions and gave substitution products only with organolithium reagents, the 1,3-diiodide 1 is much more reactive and affords normal substitution products with nitrogen bases and MeONa but gives propellane with Grignard and organolithium reagents and with triaryl(allkyl)phosphines.Other synthesized 3-iodobicyclopentanes did not give substitution products.A general scheme for the transformations of 1 is also proposed.