Description

(Methoxymethoxy)Cyclooctane is a specialized organic compound featuring a cyclooctane ring substituted with a methoxymethoxy protecting group. This structure matters as it offers a valuable synthetic intermediate, particularly useful in complex organic synthesis where selective protection and deprotection strategies are required. It is needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a versatile protecting group for alcohols in complex multi-functional molecule assembly.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, ligands for catalysis, and other advanced organic materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodological development and exploratory chemistry in both university and corporate laboratory settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Methoxymethoxy)Cyclooctane
CAS No.	42604-11-5
Molecular Formula	C10H20O2
Molecular Weight	172.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclooctyl methoxymethyl ether; MOM-cyclooctyl ether; Methoxymethyl cyclooctyl ether; 1-(Methoxymethoxy)cyclooctane; Cyclooctane, (methoxymethoxy)-; 42604-11-5; MOM-protected cyclooctanol
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Quality Control

Our (Methoxymethoxy)Cyclooctane is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, prolonged exposure to air, heat, or light should be avoided. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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