Description

Bicyclo[2.2.2]Oct-7-Ene-2,3,5,6-Tetracarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multifunctional organic building block characterized by its rigid bicyclic core and four carboxylic acid groups. This unique structure makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials with precise molecular architectures. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel compounds with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor for the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring rigid, three-dimensional scaffolds to improve binding affinity and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its polyfunctional nature allows for the introduction of multiple active moieties.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a cross-linking agent or monomer for producing high-performance polymers, coatings, and resins with exceptional thermal stability and mechanical strength.
• Ligand & Chelating Agent: Functions as a precursor for multidentate ligands used in catalysis, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and wastewater treatment for metal ion sequestration.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for exploring new synthetic methodologies and developing novel organic compounds in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[2.2.2]Oct-7-Ene-2,3,5,6-Tetracarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	16672-29-0
Molecular Formula	C12H10O8
Molecular Weight	282.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3,5,6-Bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-7-ene-1,2,4,5-tetracarboxylic Acid; Bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-7-ene-2,3,5,6-tetracarboxylic Acid; Bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-7-ene-1,2,4,5-tetracarboxylic Acid; 1,2,4,5-Bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-7-enetetracarboxylic Acid; Bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-7-ene-tetracarboxylic Acid; Bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-7-ene-1,2,4,5-tetracarboxylic-2,3,5,6-dianhydride precursor; BCOET Acid
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Quality Control

Our Bicyclo[2.2.2]Oct-7-Ene-2,3,5,6-Tetracarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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