Description

Bicyclo[3.2.1]Octan-2-One CAS NO 5019-82-9 is a specialized bicyclic ketone characterized by its unique bridged ring structure, offering distinct steric and electronic properties. This compound serves as a valuable and versatile chemical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for the development of novel active compounds and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of new therapeutic agents, particularly in creating complex, bridged-ring pharmacophores.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a crucial building block for synthesizing specialty chemicals, fragrances, and advanced materials requiring specific three-dimensional frameworks.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides where its rigid structure can contribute to unique biological activity and stability.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including asymmetric synthesis, catalysis, and ring transformation reactions.
• Flavor & Fragrance Precursor: Acts as a starting material for the synthesis of musky or woody odorants due to its bicyclic skeleton.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[3.2.1]Octan-2-One
CAS No.	5019-82-9
Molecular Formula	C8H12O
Molecular Weight	124.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bicyclo[3.2.1]octanone; Bicyclo[3.2.1]octan-2-one; 2-Norcamphanone; Norcamphor; 2-Norbornanone (common misnomer); NSC 163022; 3,4,5,6-Tetrahydro-2H-2,4-methanoinden-8-one (alternative fused-ring name); 2-Oxobicyclo[3.2.1]octane
EINECS	225-696-6

Quality Control

Our Bicyclo[3.2.1]Octan-2-One is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent performance as a synthesis intermediate. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Specifications can be tailored to meet specific research or cGMP requirements for advanced pharmaceutical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and reducing agents. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact us for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Standard Grade)
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.