Description

Bicyclo[1.1.0]Butane-1-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, strained bicyclic carboxylic acid building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique, rigid three-dimensional structure makes it a valuable precursor for creating novel molecular scaffolds with tailored properties. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in creating conformationally constrained analogs and bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with potentially enhanced efficacy and novel modes of action.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed to construct unique, sterically demanding ligands for asymmetric catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Polymer & Materials Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties due to its strained ring system.
• Academic & R&D: A fundamental building block in methodological organic chemistry research for studying strain-release reactions and cycloadditions.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of complex natural products and specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[1.1.0]Butane-1-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	30493-99-3
Molecular Formula	C5H6O2
Molecular Weight	98.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Bicyclo[1.1.0]butane-1-carboxylic acid; 1-Bicyclo[1.1.0]butanecarboxylic acid; Bicyclo(1.1.0)butane-1-carboxylic acid; 1-Carboxybicyclo[1.1.0]butane; Bicyclobutane-1-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our Bicyclo[1.1.0]Butane-1-Carboxylic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and development as well as scale-up activities.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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