Description

Bicyclo[2.2.2]Oct-2-Ene-2,3-Dicarboxylic Anhydride is a high-value, strained bicyclic anhydride building block used in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its unique structural rigidity and dual reactive sites, enabling the creation of complex, functionalized molecules with precise stereochemistry. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for applications such as polymer cross-linking and the synthesis of novel drug candidates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing complex, strained-ring drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Used as a cross-linking agent or comonomer to impart rigidity and thermal stability to specialty polymers and resins.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with specific activity profiles.
• Advanced Material Development: Serves as a precursor for creating high-performance materials, including liquid crystals and organic semiconductors.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct complex polycyclic frameworks in academic and industrial research.
• Epoxy Resin Modifier: Enhances the mechanical and thermal properties of epoxy systems for demanding composite and adhesive applications.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Bicyclo[2.2.2]Oct-2-Ene-2,3-Dicarboxylic Anhydride
CAS No.	151813-29-5
Molecular Formula	C10H8O3
Molecular Weight	176.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dicarboxybicyclo[2.2.2]oct-2-ene anhydride; Bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-ene-2,3-dicarboxylic anhydride; Bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-2-ene-2,3-dicarboxylic acid anhydride; 2,3-Bicyclo[2.2.2]octenedicarboxylic anhydride; Bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-2-ene-2,3-dicarboxylic acid cyclic anhydride; BCODA; 151813-29-5
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bicyclo[2.2.2]Oct-2-Ene-2,3-Dicarboxylic Anhydride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic identification (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption, which can compromise product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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