Description

2,4,6-Cycloheptatriene-1-Carboxylic Acid is a specialized organic acid derivative of tropone, featuring a unique seven-membered aromatic ring system. This compound is valued as a versatile synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic chemistry and materials science research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its reactive carboxylic acid group for further functionalization.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for creating novel chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the research and development of specialty polymers with tailored electronic or optical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental building block in methodological organic synthesis and the exploration of new chemical reactions involving troponoid systems.
• Material Science: Investigated for potential use in organic semiconductors and non-linear optical (NLO) materials due to its conjugated structure.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2,4,6-Cycloheptatriene-1-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	4440-40-8
Molecular Formula	C8H8O2
Molecular Weight	136.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Tropone-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Carboxytropone; 2-Tropolonecarboxylic acid; 1H-Cyclohepta[c]furan-1-one, 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-; 2,4,6-Cycloheptatrien-1-one-2-carboxylic acid; Tropolone-2-carboxylic acid; Keto acid of tropone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4,6-Cycloheptatriene-1-Carboxylic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy. We provide a Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes to ensure it meets your research and development specifications.

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). Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, handle with appropriate personal protective equipment in a fume hood.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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