Description

Tricyclo[3.2.1.02,7]Octane-1-Carboxylic Acid (9Ci) is a specialized, high-purity organic acid featuring a unique and rigid tricyclic scaffold. This compound is valued as a critical building block and advanced intermediate in sophisticated organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the creation of novel active ingredients and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring complex, three-dimensional frameworks for target specificity.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its unique structure can impart specific biological activity.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for the development of specialty polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex natural product analogs and other challenging organic molecules.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The carboxylic acid functionality and rigid backbone make it a candidate for designing novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tricyclo[3.2.1.02,7]Octane-1-Carboxylic Acid (9Ci)
CAS No.	120264-04-2
Molecular Formula	C9H12O2
Molecular Weight	152.19 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Tricyclo[3.2.1.02,7]octanecarboxylic acid; Tricyclo[3.2.1.02,7]octane-1-carboxylic acid; 1-Carboxytricyclo[3.2.1.02,7]octane; Bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-ene-2-carboxylic acid, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro- (related isomer); 2-Norbornanecarboxylic acid, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro- (related structure); 120264-04-2 (CAS Registry Number)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Tricyclo[3.2.1.02,7]Octane-1-Carboxylic Acid is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

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

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.