Description

Cyclooctylisocyanide CAS NO 499207-71-5 is a versatile organonitrile compound featuring an isocyanide functional group attached to a cyclooctyl ring. This structure makes it a valuable building block and ligand in advanced synthetic chemistry and materials science. It is primarily utilized by research 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 drug candidates, particularly in multi-component reactions (MCRs) like the Ugi and Passerini reactions.
• Catalyst Ligand: Acts as a ligand in transition metal catalysis (e.g., palladium, gold) for facilitating challenging C-C and C-X bond-forming reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactivity to introduce the isocyanide moiety.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of functional polymers, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and smart materials due to its unique coordination properties.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Utilized in bioorthogonal chemistry and activity-based protein profiling (ABPP) to study biological processes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis and discovery chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclooctylisocyanide
CAS No.	499207-71-5
Molecular Formula	C9H15N
Molecular Weight	137.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclooctyl isocyanide; Isocyano-cyclooctane; Cyclooctane, isocyano-; Cyclooctylisonitrile; Cyclooctyl Isonitrile; 1-Isocyanocyclooctane
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Quality Control

Our Cyclooctylisocyanide is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant ISO guidelines to guarantee product integrity for your critical research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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