Description

1,3,6-Cycloheptatriene-1-Carboxylicacid,5-Oxo-(8Ci) is a specialized organic building block featuring a unique fused-ring structure that combines a cycloheptatriene core with a carboxylic acid and ketone functional groups. This compound matters as a versatile intermediate for advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on novel active ingredients, particularly in the development of new therapeutic agents and crop protection chemicals where its distinct scaffold offers valuable synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or anti-inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides, leveraging its complex ring system for bioactivity.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the research of specialty polymers with tailored optical or electronic properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex natural product analogs or novel heterocyclic compounds.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Utilized to create molecular probes for studying enzyme function or cellular signaling pathways due to its reactive functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,6-Cycloheptatriene-1-Carboxylicacid,5-Oxo-(8Ci)
CAS No.	22855-63-6
Molecular Formula	C9H8O3
Molecular Weight	164.16 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Oxo-1,3,6-cycloheptatriene-1-carboxylic acid; 1-Carboxy-5-oxocyclohepta-1,3,6-triene; Tropone-1-carboxylic acid; 2,4,6-Cycloheptatrien-1-one-1-carboxylic acid; 1-Carboxytropone; 5-Oxocyclohepta-1,3,6-triene-1-carboxylic acid; Ketocycloheptatriene carboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,3,6-Cycloheptatriene-1-Carboxylicacid,5-Oxo-(8Ci) is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider inert atmosphere conditions to maximize stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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