Description

Bicyclo[2.2.2]Oct-2-Ene-2-Carbonitrile CAS NO 14948-74-4 is a specialized, high-value organic building block characterized by its rigid bicyclic framework and reactive nitrile functionality. This compound matters for its unique structural properties, enabling the synthesis of complex, three-dimensional molecular architectures that are difficult to access with other reagents. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry, materials science, and advanced organic synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring rigid, three-dimensional scaffolds to improve binding affinity and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new active ingredients with complex, sterically defined structures for enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Material Science & Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating polymers with unique thermal and mechanical properties due to its strained bicyclic system.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct complex polycyclic compounds for academic and industrial research.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized to synthesize novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts that leverage its specific geometry and electronic properties.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral in the multi-step synthesis of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring precise molecular control.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[2.2.2]Oct-2-Ene-2-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	14948-74-4
Molecular Formula	C9H9N
Molecular Weight	131.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyanobicyclo[2.2.2]oct-2-ene; Bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-2-ene-2-carbonitrile; 2-Bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-2-ene carbonitrile; 2-Cyano-2,5-norbornadiene; 2,5-Norbornadiene-2-carbonitrile; 2-Cyano-2,5-norbornadiene; 2-Cyano-bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-2-ene
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Quality Control

Our Bicyclo[2.2.2]Oct-2-Ene-2-Carbonitrile is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency suitable for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 95.0% (Research Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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