Description

Benzocyclobutenone CAS NO 3469-06-5 is a highly versatile and synthetically valuable strained-ring ketone. This compound serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its unique reactivity profile that enables the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those containing fused ring systems or requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its strained ring for unique biological activity.
• Materials Science Research: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with tailored thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in [4+2] cycloadditions, ring-opening reactions, and as a scaffold for natural product synthesis due to its inherent ring strain.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized as a framework for creating novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A fundamental reagent for methodological studies in synthetic organic chemistry and reaction mechanism exploration.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzocyclobutenone
CAS No.	3469-06-5
Molecular Formula	C8H6O
Molecular Weight	118.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Bicyclo[4.2.0]octa-1,3,5-trien-7-one; BCB; Benzocyclobutene-7-one; 7-Oxabicyclo[4.2.0]octa-1,3,5-triene; 1,2-Dihydrocyclobuta[b]benzene-3-one; 7-Oxabicyclo[4.2.0]octa-1(6),2,4-triene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzocyclobutenone is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.