Description

1-Methylazocan-2-One is a specialized heterocyclic organic compound belonging to the lactam family. This high-purity intermediate is valued for its unique eight-membered ring structure, which is critical for advanced synthetic chemistry and pharmaceutical research. It serves as a key building block for medicinal chemists and R&D professionals in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop novel active compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new-generation pesticides and herbicides with novel modes of action.
• Polymer Science: Serves as a monomer or co-monomer for creating specialty polyamides and nylons with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in organometallic chemistry for the preparation of novel catalysts and chelating agents.
• Chemical Biology: Acts as a scaffold or probe in the study of enzyme inhibition and protein-ligand interactions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new chemical spaces in organic synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methylazocan-2-One
CAS No.	1889-08-3
Molecular Formula	C8H15NO
Molecular Weight	141.21 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methyl-2-azocanone; 2-Azocanone, 1-methyl-; 1-Methylazacyclooctan-2-one; 1-Methylcaprylolactam; N-Methylazacyclooctan-2-one; N-Methyl-2-azacyclooctanone; 1-Methyl-2-oxoazocane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Methylazocan-2-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider maintaining the material under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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