Description

Cyclooctane CAS NO 292-64-8 is a saturated cyclic hydrocarbon belonging to the cycloalkane family, characterized by an eight-membered carbon ring. This compound serves as a fundamental building block and a valuable non-polar solvent in advanced organic synthesis and materials research. It is particularly essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, polymer, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for ring-expansion studies, ligand synthesis, and the development of novel macrocyclic compounds.

Application

• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: A key starting material for the synthesis of larger macrocycles and complex organic molecules via ring-opening and functionalization reactions.
• Polymer & Material Science: Used as a monomer or co-monomer in research for developing polymers with specific ring-strain properties and novel polymeric architectures.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Employed as a scaffold in medicinal chemistry for creating candidate drug molecules with constrained cyclic structures.
• Laboratory Solvent: Acts as a non-polar, aprotic solvent for specific reactions and analytical procedures where standard solvents are unsuitable.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in homogeneous catalysis.
• Reference Standard: Utilized as a high-purity analytical standard in gas chromatography (GC) and spectroscopy for calibration and method development.
• Fuel & Combustion Studies: Studied as a model compound in research related to hydrocarbon combustion kinetics and fuel additive properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclooctane
CAS No.	292-64-8
Molecular Formula	C8H16
Molecular Weight	112.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclooctane; Octamethylene; Cyclic octane; [8]ane; 1,1'-Bicyclooctyl; EINECS 206-559-3
EINECS	206-559-3

Quality Control

Our Cyclooctane is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including Gas Chromatography (GC) purity, water content (Karl Fischer), and identity confirmation (IR, NMR). A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is supplied with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and open flames. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and minimize moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.458 - 1.462
Density (20°C)	0.830 - 0.834 g/mL

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