Description

(S)-Bicyclo[2.2.2]Octan-2-Ol CAS NO 40335-86-2 is a high-purity, chiral bicyclic alcohol of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a valuable, structurally rigid building block and chiral auxiliary for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for applications in asymmetric synthesis, ligand design, and the creation of complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Chiral Auxiliary in Asymmetric Synthesis: Utilized to induce stereoselectivity in key bond-forming reactions, such as aldol additions, alkylations, and reductions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring a rigid, three-dimensional framework.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed as a backbone for constructing novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in homogeneous catalysis.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new, stereochemically defined pesticides and herbicides.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or functional additive for creating polymers with specific stereochemical or physical properties.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A key reagent for methodological studies and exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-Bicyclo[2.2.2]Octan-2-Ol
CAS No.	40335-86-2
Molecular Formula	C8H14O
Molecular Weight	126.20 g/mol
Synonyms	(2S)-Bicyclo[2.2.2]octan-2-ol; (S)-(-)-Bicyclo[2.2.2]octan-2-ol; (S)-2-Bicyclo[2.2.2]octanol; (S)-2-Hydroxybicyclo[2.2.2]octane; (-)-Bicyclo[2.2.2]octan-2-ol; (S)-BCO; endo-(−)-Bicyclo[2.2.2]octan-2-ol; L-Bicyclo[2.2.2]octan-2-ol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (S)-Bicyclo[2.2.2]Octan-2-Ol is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to cGMP guidelines where applicable. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles. We support our clients' regulatory needs with full traceability and documentation.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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