Description

2-Acetoxytropone is a versatile organic compound and a key derivative of tropone, featuring an acetoxy functional group that enhances its reactivity and utility in synthetic chemistry. This compound is valued for its role as a crucial synthetic intermediate, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures found in pharmaceuticals and advanced materials. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments engaged in medicinal chemistry, agrochemical development, and the synthesis of specialty organic compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with tropane or related alkaloid-like structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in research and development for creating new active ingredients for crop protection products.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research in developing new synthetic methodologies and complex organic molecules.
• Material Science Precursor: Investigated for the preparation of specialized polymers or ligands with unique electronic or coordination properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Potential use in the development of molecular probes for studying biological processes due to its reactive scaffold.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Acetoxytropone
CAS No.	33739-54-7
Molecular Formula	C9H8O3
Molecular Weight	164.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Acetoxytropone; Tropone, 2-acetate; 2-Acetoxy-2,4,6-cycloheptatrien-1-one; 2-Acetoxycyclohepta-2,4,6-trien-1-one; 2-Tropolone acetate; Acetic acid 2-oxocyclohepta-2,4,6-trien-1-yl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Acetoxytropone is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting the specific results against agreed specifications to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.