Description

Cyclooctanone, 2-Chloro-3-Hydroxy- is a functionalized cyclic ketone derivative, identified by CAS NO 344326-56-3. This compound serves as a versatile chiral building block and key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its unique eight-membered ring structure and reactive functional groups. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its functional groups for structural diversity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or modifier for creating novel polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the custom synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals for various industrial applications.
• Academic and R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including ring-expansion and functional group transformation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclooctanone, 2-Chloro-3-Hydroxy-
CAS No.	344326-56-3
Molecular Formula	C8H13ClO2
Molecular Weight	176.64 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-3-hydroxycyclooctanone; 3-Hydroxy-2-chlorocyclooctanone; 2-Chloro-3-hydroxycyclooctan-1-one; Cyclooctanone, 2-chloro-3-hydroxy-; (2-Chloro-3-hydroxycyclooctyl) ketone; 1-Cyclooctanone, 2-chloro-3-hydroxy-; 344326-56-3; 2-Chloro-3-hydroxy-cyclooctanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cyclooctanone, 2-Chloro-3-Hydroxy- is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and chiral purity analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants or an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
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.