Description

Bicyclo[3,2,1]Octane-3-One is a specialized bicyclic ketone building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique, rigid molecular framework makes it a valuable precursor for developing novel pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and high-performance materials. This compound is primarily sought by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, fragrance, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon for the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those requiring rigid, three-dimensional scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, where its bicyclic structure can impart specific biological activity and stability.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing unique musk-like odorants and flavoring agents with complex olfactory profiles.
• Material Science: Employed in the research and development of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and other functional materials requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A versatile starting material for Diels-Alder reactions, carbonyl chemistry, and other transformations to create novel polycyclic compounds.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Used in methodological studies and as a model compound for investigating reaction mechanisms and stereochemical outcomes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[3,2,1]Octane-3-One
CAS No.	14252-05-2
Molecular Formula	C8H12O
Molecular Weight	124.18 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bicyclo[3.2.1]octanone; Bicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-one; 3-Oxobicyclo[3.2.1]octane; NSC 33424; 3-Ketobicyclo[3.2.1]octane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Bicyclo[3,2,1]Octane-3-One is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the compound meets the high-purity standards required for research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is available for each lot, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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