Description

Cyclooctanone CAS NO 502-49-8 is a versatile eight-membered cyclic ketone, a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique ring structure and carbonyl functionality make it an essential intermediate for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel compounds with specific properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, including macrocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific cyclic frameworks.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Acts as a starting material for the synthesis of musk-like odorants and other specialty aroma chemicals.
• Polymer Science: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and resins with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A fundamental reagent in ring-expansion reactions, Baeyer-Villiger oxidations, and the study of medium-ring chemistry.
• Material Science: Used in the creation of organic ligands for catalysis and in the development of advanced organic electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclooctanone
CAS No.	502-49-8
Molecular Formula	C8H14O
Molecular Weight	126.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclooctanone; Octahydro-2-benzopyran-2-one; Cycloöctanone; Cyclooctyl ketone; 1-Oxacyclononan-2-one; Ketocyclooctane; 8-Oxacyclononan-2-one; Cyclooctanon
EINECS	207-941-9

Quality Control

Our Cyclooctanone is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and minimize moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.463 - 1.467
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.950 - 0.954

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