Description

1-Chlorobicyclo[2.2.2]octane is a versatile bicyclic organic compound featuring a chlorine atom on a rigid, cage-like hydrocarbon framework. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is particularly sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel compounds with specific steric and electronic properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for creating molecules with constrained three-dimensional geometries.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced crop protection agents and herbicides, where its bicyclic structure can impart stability and unique biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Materials Science Research: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of novel polymers, resins, and advanced materials with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a rigid, hydrophobic core for constructing complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial research laboratories.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing unique musk-like or woody odorants due to its stable, polycyclic nature.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chlorobicyclo[2.2.2]octane
CAS No.	2064-03-1
Molecular Formula	C8H13Cl
Molecular Weight	144.64 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chlorobicyclo[2.2.2]octane; Bicyclo[2.2.2]octane, 1-chloro-; 1-Chloro-2,3:5,6-dibenzobicyclo[2.2.2]octane (related derivative); 2,3:5,6-Dibenzo-1-chlorabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-2-ene; 1-Chloroadamantane (structural analog); Chlorinated bicyclic hydrocarbon; BCO-Cl
EINECS	218-163-8

Quality Control

Our 1-Chlorobicyclo[2.2.2]octane is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and reactive metals. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Contact for details

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