Description

Methyl Cyclooctanecarboxylate is a specialized organic ester compound valued for its unique eight-membered ring structure. This chemical serves as a versatile intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, offering a balance of reactivity and stability. It is primarily utilized by research and development laboratories, as well as production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries, for creating complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring constrained, lipophilic ring systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Employed as a building block for creating macrocyclic musk compounds and other complex aroma chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a valuable scaffold in medicinal chemistry and material science research for constructing complex carbocycles.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce cyclooctane motifs into polymer chains to alter physical properties like flexibility and thermal stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl Cyclooctanecarboxylate
CAS No.	3724-54-7
Molecular Formula	C10H18O2
Molecular Weight	170.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclooctanecarboxylic acid, methyl ester; Methyl cyclo-octanecarboxylate; Methyl cyclooctane-1-carboxylate; Cyclooctanecarboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl ester of cyclooctanecarboxylic acid; Octahydrobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl octahydrobenzoate
EINECS	223-074-8

Quality Control

Our Methyl Cyclooctanecarboxylate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific batch results are provided and available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.460 - 1.470
Density (g/mL at 20°C)	0.970 - 0.990

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