Description

Bicyclo[2.2.2]Octa-2,5,7-Triene, also known as barrelene, is a highly strained and symmetrical polycyclic hydrocarbon with a unique cage-like structure. This compound is a valuable and versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for creating novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor for synthesizing complex natural products, pharmaceuticals, and novel organic compounds via Diels-Alder and other cycloaddition reactions.
• Materials Science Research: Used in the development of new polymers, dendrimers, and molecular cages with specific electronic or structural properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a scaffold for creating novel ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Theoretical and Computational Chemistry: Employed as a model compound for studying strain energy, bonding, and reaction mechanisms.
• Photochemistry Studies: Its structure makes it suitable for investigating photo-induced rearrangement and energy transfer processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[2.2.2]Octa-2,5,7-Triene
CAS No.	500-24-3
Molecular Formula	C8H8
Molecular Weight	104.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Barrelene; Bicyclo[2.2.2]octatriene; 1,3,5-Cyclohexatriene, 1,4:5,8-dimethano-; 1,4:5,8-Dimethano-1,3,5-cyclohexatriene; [2.2.2]Propellatriene
EINECS	207-896-5

Quality Control

Our Bicyclo[2.2.2]Octa-2,5,7-Triene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your R&D and quality documentation 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. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	125 - 130 °C

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