Description

6,7,8,9-Tetrahydro-5H-Benzocycloheptene-7-Carboxylic Acid is a specialized organic compound featuring a fused benzocycloheptene core, making it a valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique bridged-ring structure is crucial for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. This high-purity building block is essential for medicinal chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, due to its rigid, fused-ring scaffold.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the benzocycloheptene structure can impart specific biological activity.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials requiring specific conformational rigidity.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for complex molecule construction, including natural product synthesis and methodology development.
• Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and impurity profiling.

Basic Information

Product Name	6,7,8,9-Tetrahydro-5H-Benzocycloheptene-7-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1400229-72-2
Molecular Formula	C12H14O2
Molecular Weight	190.24 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Carboxy-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5H-benzocycloheptene; 5H-Benzocycloheptene-7-carboxylic acid, 6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-; Tetrahydrobenzocycloheptenecarboxylic acid; BCHCA; 6,7,8,9-Tetrahydro-5H-benzocycloheptene-7-carboxylic acid; 1400229-72-2
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Quality Control

Our 6,7,8,9-Tetrahydro-5H-Benzocycloheptene-7-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.