Description

(+/-)-Exo-6-Hydroxytropinone CAS NO 5932-53-6 is a versatile tropane alkaloid derivative, serving as a critical chiral building block and synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique bicyclic structure, which provides a privileged scaffold for constructing complex molecules with specific stereochemistry. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly those developing new active ingredients for neurological and therapeutic applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of tropane-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential anticholinergic agents and central nervous system (CNS) drugs.
• Agrochemical Research: Used as a chiral synthon for developing novel pesticides and herbicides that require specific stereochemical configurations for optimal activity.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Acts as a valuable starting material or chiral auxiliary in catalytic asymmetric reactions to create enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Medicinal Chemistry R&D: Employed in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and lead optimization for new drug candidates targeting various receptors.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in laboratories.
• Academic Research: Utilized in universities and research institutes for studying alkaloid chemistry, reaction mechanisms, and natural product synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	(+/-)-Exo-6-Hydroxytropinone
CAS No.	5932-53-6
Molecular Formula	C8H13NO2
Molecular Weight	155.19 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Hydroxytropinone; 8-Azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-6-one, 3-hydroxy-; 3-Hydroxy-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-6-one; Tropin-6-one, 3-hydroxy-; exo-6-Hydroxytropinone; (±)-exo-6-Hydroxytropinone; rac-exo-6-Hydroxytropinone
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Quality Control

Our (+/-)-Exo-6-Hydroxytropinone is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request, providing full traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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