Description

Tropone (CAS NO 539-80-0) is a versatile seven-membered aromatic ketone, serving as a fundamental building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structural motif and reactivity profile make it invaluable for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex bioactive molecules, including potential drug candidates with anti-inflammatory or antimicrobial properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its aromatic system to create compounds with specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a core structure for designing specialized ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis, particularly for transition metal complexes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and other advanced materials due to its electron-accepting character.
• Flavor and Fragrance Chemistry: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specific aroma compounds, contributing to complex scent profiles.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A fundamental reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cycloaddition reactions and ring-expansion methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tropone
CAS No.	539-80-0
Molecular Formula	C7H6O
Molecular Weight	106.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4,6-Cycloheptatrien-1-one; Cycloheptatrienone; Tropolone (common misnomer, refers to 2-hydroxy derivative); Ketocycloheptatriene; 1H-Cyclohepta[b]furan-1-one; 1-Oxocyclohepta-1,3,5-triene; Benzotropone
EINECS	208-726-7

Quality Control

Our Tropone is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and specific tests is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale brown crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	48 - 52 °C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.