7-Methyl-1,5,7-triazabicyclo[4.4.0]dec-5-ene

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  • CAT Number: L011228
  • CAS Number: 84030-20-6
  • Molecular Formula: C8H15N3
  • Molecular Weight: 153.22
  • Purity: ≥95%
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7-Methyl-1,5,7-triazabicyclo[4.4.0]dec-5-ene (CAT: L011228) is a strong, non-nucleophilic amidine base widely utilized in organic synthesis and catalysis. Known for its exceptional basicity and thermal stability, MTBD is employed in deprotonation reactions, polymerization studies, and heterocyclic synthesis, where high selectivity and minimal side reactions are required. Its bicyclic amidine structure enhances both steric and electronic properties, making it an efficient catalyst or auxiliary in challenging transformations. Beyond synthetic chemistry, MTBD serves as a model compound for studying proton transfer mechanisms and base-mediated processes. Its versatility and reliability establish MTBD as a valuable reagent in advanced chemical research.


CAS Number 84030-20-6
Molecular Formula C8H15N3
Purity ≥95%
IUPAC Name 1-methyl-2,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydropyrimido[1,2-a]pyrimidine
InChI InChI=1S/C8H15N3/c1-10-5-3-7-11-6-2-4-9-8(10)11/h2-7H2,1H3
InChIKey OEBXWWBYZJNKRK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CN1CCCN2C1=NCCC2 7-Methyl-1,5,7-triazabicyclo[4.4.0]dec-5-ene (MTBD) is a strong, non-nucleophilic amidine base widely utilized in organic synthesis and catalysis. Known for its exceptional basicity and thermal stability, MTBD is employed in deprotonation reactions, polymerization studies, and heterocyclic synthesis, where high selectivity and minimal side reactions are required. Its bicyclic amidine structure enhances both steric and electronic properties, making it an efficient catalyst or auxiliary in challenging transformations. Beyond synthetic chemistry, MTBD serves as a model compound for studying proton transfer mechanisms and base-mediated processes. Its versatility and reliability establish MTBD as a valuable reagent in advanced chemical research.
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