Description

2,8-Dichlorocyclooctanone is a specialized halogenated cyclic ketone of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a versatile and valuable building block for the construction of complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. Its unique structure, featuring two chlorine atoms on an eight-membered ring, makes it a critical intermediate for chemists developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with unique thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in ring-expansion reactions, cycloadditions, and as a scaffold for creating complex natural product analogs and chiral ligands.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Utilized in the design of molecular probes to study enzyme mechanisms and protein-ligand interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,8-Dichlorocyclooctanone
CAS No.	108249-93-0
Molecular Formula	C8H12Cl2O
Molecular Weight	195.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2,8-Dichlorocyclooctan-1-one; Cyclooctanone, 2,8-dichloro-; 2,8-Dichlorocyclooctan-1-one; 1-Cyclooctanone, 2,8-dichloro-; 2,8-Dichlorocyclooctanone; Dichlorocyclooctanone; 2,8-Dichloro-cyclooctanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,8-Dichlorocyclooctanone is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC/GC purity, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality system is designed to support research and development requiring reliable, high-grade chemical intermediates.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage and handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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