Description

Tricyclo[3.2.1.0(2,4)]Octane-3-Carboxylic Acid is a specialized, high-purity organic compound featuring a unique and rigid tricyclic framework. This structure makes it a valuable and versatile chemical building block for advanced research and synthesis, particularly in the development of novel pharmaceuticals and complex organic materials. It is primarily sought by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating new molecular entities with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon or a rigid scaffold in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for central nervous system (CNS) or antiviral targets.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides, where its complex structure can impart unique biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of advanced polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the design of novel chiral ligands or organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis applications.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Utilized as a reference standard or a starting material in fundamental organic chemistry research and method development.
• Fine Chemical Production: Incorporated into the multi-step synthesis of complex fragrance or flavor compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tricyclo[3.2.1.0(2,4)]Octane-3-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	37399-09-0
Molecular Formula	C9H12O2
Molecular Weight	152.19 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Tricyclo[3.2.1.02,4]octanecarboxylic acid; Bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-ene-2-carboxylic acid, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-; 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydrobicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-ene-2-carboxylic acid; Nortricyclene-3-carboxylic acid; 3-Carboxynortricyclene; 2-Norbornanecarboxylic acid, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-; Tricyclo[3.2.1.0²,⁴]octane-3-carboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tricyclo[3.2.1.0(2,4)]Octane-3-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee full traceability and support your quality protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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