Dicyclopentadiene
TL;DR: Dicyclopentadiene (CAS 77-73-6) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C10H12 and molecular weight 132.0939 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
tricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]deca-3,8-diene
Also Known As: DICYCLOPENTADIENE, Bicyclopentadiene, Biscyclopentadiene, Dicyklopentadien, Cyclopentadiene dimer
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C10H12 |
| Molecular Weight | 132.0939 g/mol |
| XLogP | 2.5 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 0.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 0 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 132.0939 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 10 |
| Complexity | 212.0 |
| Melting Point | 92.5 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 342 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.978 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Flash Point | 90 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 10 mmHg at 117.7 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction = 1.5073 at 31 °C |
| Solubility | Insoluble (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | C1C=CC2C1C3CC2C=C3 |
| InChIKey | HECLRDQVFMWTQS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Dicyclopentadiene is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as polymer additives and plastics compounding. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
A polymer intermediate supplied by CoreyChem, Dicyclopentadiene (CAS 77-73-6) has the molecular formula C10H12 and a molecular weight of 132.09 g/mol. Reported properties include a density of 0.978 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float g/cm³, a solubility: Insoluble (NTP, 1992). Synonyms include DICYCLOPENTADIENE and Bicyclopentadiene.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Dicyclopentadiene
Property Insights of Dicyclopentadiene
The XLogP value of 2.5 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Dicyclopentadiene. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 0.0 Ų, Dicyclopentadiene exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Dicyclopentadiene has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 0 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Dicyclopentadiene?
The CAS number of Dicyclopentadiene is 77-73-6.
What is the molecular formula of Dicyclopentadiene?
The molecular formula of Dicyclopentadiene is C10H12.
What is the molecular weight of Dicyclopentadiene?
The molecular weight of Dicyclopentadiene is 132.0939 g/mol.
What are the applications of Dicyclopentadiene?
Dicyclopentadiene is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as polymer additives and plastics compounding. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton...
Where can I buy Dicyclopentadiene?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Dicyclopentadiene?
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