Description

Cyclooctanecarboxylic Acid is a versatile, medium-ring aliphatic carboxylic acid characterized by its unique eight-membered cyclic structure. This compound serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, offering a constrained carbon framework for the development of complex molecules. It is particularly relevant for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create novel compounds with specific conformational properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring conformationally restricted scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating new pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis and organocatalysts.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifier for producing specialty polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Utilized as a precursor for synthesizing macrocyclic musk compounds and other specialty aroma chemicals.
• Material Science Research: Applied in the development of advanced organic materials, including liquid crystals and supramolecular assemblies.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A fundamental reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis and ring-strain chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclooctanecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	4103-15-5
Molecular Formula	C9H16O2
Molecular Weight	156.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclooctanecarboxylic Acid; Cyclooctane-1-carboxylic Acid; Cyclooctylcarboxylic Acid; 1-Carboxycyclooctane; NSC 163022; 8-Carboxycyclooctane; Cyclooctane Monocarboxylic Acid; Perhydroazulene-1-carboxylic Acid (obsolete)
EINECS	223-875-8

Quality Control

Our Cyclooctanecarboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, bases, and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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