Description

Bicyclo[4.2.0]Octa-1,3,5-Trien-7-One, 4-Nitro- is a specialized nitro-substituted bicyclic ketone, a high-value synthetic intermediate prized for its unique strained ring structure and reactive functional groups. This compound is critical for advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced material sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring complex, strained ring systems.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the nitro and ketone functionalities offer sites for further chemical modification.
• Material Science: Acts as a precursor for specialty polymers and advanced organic electronic materials due to its rigid, conjugated backbone.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in methodological chemistry research for studying cycloaddition reactions and the reactivity of strained olefins.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Utilized in custom synthesis and contract manufacturing for producing high-value, low-volume specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[4.2.0]Octa-1,3,5-Trien-7-One, 4-Nitro-
CAS No.	197632-69-2
Molecular Formula	C8H5NO3
Molecular Weight	163.13 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitrobicyclo[4.2.0]octa-1,3,5-trien-7-one; 4-Nitro-bicyclo[4.2.0]octa-1,3,5-trien-7-one; 7-Bicyclo[4.2.0]octa-1,3,5-trien-7-one, 4-nitro-; 4-Nitrocyclobutabenzene-7-one; 4-Nitro-7-oxobicyclo[4.2.0]octa-1,3,5-triene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bicyclo[4.2.0]Octa-1,3,5-Trien-7-One, 4-Nitro- is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each batch, detailing key parameters such as purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of cGMP and ISO standards for fine chemical intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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.