bicyklo221heptan

Bicyklo221heptan is a bicyclic organic compound with the molecular formula C7H12. It is a saturated hydrocarbon, meaning it contains only single bonds between carbon atoms and is composed solely of carbon and hydrogen. The "221" in its name refers to the bridge lengths within the bicyclic structure. Specifically, it indicates a bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane skeleton. This structure features two fused six-membered rings sharing two bridgehead carbon atoms. The numbers represent the number of carbon atoms in each of the three bridges connecting these bridgehead atoms. In this case, there are two bridges with two carbon atoms each and one bridge with a single carbon atom.

The compound is a colorless liquid at room temperature and pressure. Its physical properties, such as boiling point and melting point, are characteristic of small bicyclic alkanes. Bicyklo221heptan is not found naturally in significant quantities and is typically synthesized in a laboratory setting. Its synthesis often involves intramolecular cyclization reactions. Due to its strained ring system, bicyklo221heptan can undergo ring-opening reactions under certain conditions, although it is generally considered a relatively stable molecule. It is primarily used in academic research for studying reaction mechanisms and stereochemistry due to its rigid and well-defined structure.