Description

Bicyclo[2.2.2]Oct-2-Ene, 2-Chloro- is a specialized, high-purity organic intermediate featuring a rigid bicyclic framework with a reactive chloroalkene moiety. This compound is valued for its unique steric and electronic properties, making it a critical building block in advanced synthetic chemistry. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates requiring constrained three-dimensional structures.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new generations of herbicides and fungicides where the bicyclic core can impart specific biological activity and stability.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed as a precursor for creating sophisticated chiral ligands and organometallic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing polymers with enhanced thermal stability and unique mechanical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[2.2.2]Oct-2-Ene, 2-Chloro-
CAS No.	23804-47-9
Molecular Formula	C8H11Cl
Molecular Weight	142.62 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chlorobicyclo[2.2.2]oct-2-ene; 2-Chloro-2,5-norbornadiene (ambiguous, but related); Bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-2-ene, 2-chloro-; 2-Chlorobicyclo[2.2.2]octene; 23804-47-9; 2-Chloro-2-norbornene (common name variant); 2-Chloronorbornene (common name variant)
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Quality Control

Our Bicyclo[2.2.2]Oct-2-Ene, 2-Chloro- is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of cGMP and ISO standards for fine chemical production.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Density	~1.05 g/cm³

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