Description

2-Chlorobicyclo[2.2.2]octane CAS NO 33649-79-5 is a specialized bicyclic organic compound featuring a chlorine substituent on a rigid, cage-like hydrocarbon framework. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for creating complex molecular architectures. It is primarily used by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), leveraging its rigid bicyclic core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced crop protection agents and herbicides where its structural motif can impart specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for designing specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of monomers for high-performance polymers or as a model compound for studying steric and electronic effects.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in Diels-Alder reactions, nucleophilic substitution, and other transformations to construct complex polycyclic systems.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and exploring new chemical spaces in both university and corporate research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chlorobicyclo[2.2.2]octane
CAS No.	33649-79-5
Molecular Formula	C8H13Cl
Molecular Weight	144.64 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chlorobicyclo[2.2.2]octane; 2-Chloro-2-bicyclo[2.2.2]octane; Bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-2-yl chloride; 2-Bicyclo[2.2.2]octyl chloride; 2-Chlorotricyclooctane; 33649-79-5
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Quality Control

Our 2-Chlorobicyclo[2.2.2]octane is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing including GC, HPLC, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications 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, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Handle and store under an inert atmosphere if prolonged storage is required.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	≤ 2.0% total

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