Description

6,6-Dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]Heptan-3-One CAS NO 4722-54-7 is a high-purity bicyclic ketone, a versatile and valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique bridged-ring structure makes it a critical building block for creating complex molecules with specific stereochemistry and functional properties. This compound is essential for R&D and production in the fragrance, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical industries, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor for synthesizing novel woody, amber, and camphoraceous aroma chemicals.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a chiral building block in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for terpene-based drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Employed in the synthesis of specialized pesticides and herbicides that leverage its bicyclic framework for enhanced biological activity.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a starting material for catalysts, ligands, and other high-value specialty chemicals requiring a rigid molecular scaffold.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for studying cycloaddition reactions and stereoselective transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	6,6-Dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]Heptan-3-One
CAS No.	4722-54-7
Molecular Formula	C9H14O
Molecular Weight	138.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Norpinanone, 6,6-dimethyl-; 6,6-Dimethyl-3-norpinanone; 6,6-Dimethyl-2-norpinanone; Bicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-3-one, 6,6-dimethyl-; Fenchone (Note: Verify isomer specificity); 2,2-Dimethyl-3-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptanone; 6,6-Dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-3-one
EINECS	225-231-8

Quality Control

Every batch of 6,6-Dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]Heptan-3-One is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets your specific research or production requirements. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term preservation and to minimize degradation. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	Contact for details
Specific Gravity (20°C)	Contact for details

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