Description

Bicyclo[2.2.2]Oct-5-Ene-2-Carboxaldehyde is a specialized, high-value organic building block characterized by its rigid bicyclic framework and reactive aldehyde functional group. This compound matters for its unique structural properties, enabling the synthesis of complex, three-dimensional molecular architectures in advanced research and development. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process developers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications in medicinal chemistry, ligand synthesis, and polymer modification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for constructing complex, bridged-ring systems in drug discovery programs, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral targets.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, where its rigid structure can impart specific biological activity and stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science & Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated as a cross-linking agent or monomer to create polymers with enhanced thermal stability and mechanical properties.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable tool for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[2.2.2]Oct-5-Ene-2-Carboxaldehyde
CAS No.	38259-00-6
Molecular Formula	C9H10O
Molecular Weight	134.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Formylbicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-ene; Bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-ene-2-carbaldehyde; 5-Norbornene-2-carboxaldehyde, 1,2,3,4,7,7-hexahydro-; 1,2,3,4,7,7-Hexahydro-5-norbornene-2-carboxaldehyde; 2-Bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-enecarboxaldehyde; BCO-carboxaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our Bicyclo[2.2.2]Oct-5-Ene-2-Carboxaldehyde is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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