Description

Bicyclo[3.2.1]Octan-2-Ol CAS NO 5602-48-2 is a specialized bicyclic tertiary alcohol with a unique bridged ring structure, offering distinct steric and electronic properties. This compound serves as a valuable and versatile chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in synthesizing compounds with complex bridged-ring or polycyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of novel pesticides and herbicides, where its rigid structure can contribute to specific biological activity and stability.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Acts as a precursor for synthetic musk compounds and other odorants, leveraging its stable bicyclic backbone to modify scent profiles.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Employed as a ligand precursor or a chiral auxiliary in stereoselective synthesis to control the outcome of catalytic reactions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, exploring new synthetic routes and reaction mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[3.2.1]Octan-2-Ol
CAS No.	5602-48-2
Molecular Formula	C8H14O
Molecular Weight	126.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bicyclo[3.2.1]octanol; Bicyclo[3.2.1]octan-2-ol; endo-Bicyclo[3.2.1]octan-2-ol; 2-Hydroxybicyclo[3.2.1]octane; NSC 146771; 2-Norborneol (related structural isomer)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bicyclo[3.2.1]Octan-2-Ol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications for every shipment, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Standard Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation (if chiral)	Contact for details

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