Description

Bicyclo[3.2.1]Octane CAS NO 6221-55-2 is a highly rigid, saturated hydrocarbon featuring a unique bridged bicyclic structure. This compound is a valuable and versatile chemical building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and specialty chemicals sectors for developing novel compounds with specific steric and electronic properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a core scaffold for synthesizing novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring rigid, three-dimensional frameworks.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to construct sophisticated ligands for asymmetric catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor for developing polymers and advanced materials with unique thermal or mechanical properties.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of complex odorants and flavoring agents due to its stable, polycyclic nature.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A key reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including ring-opening and functionalization reactions.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Used in the production of agrochemicals, dyes, and other performance chemicals where a rigid hydrocarbon backbone is advantageous.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[3.2.1]Octane
CAS No.	6221-55-2
Molecular Formula	C8H14
Molecular Weight	110.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Bicyclo[3.2.1]octane; 3.2.1.02,4Heptane; 3.2.1.02,4Heptane, octahydro-; Octahydro-3.2.1.02,4heptane; NSC 74195; Bicyclo(3.2.1)octane
EINECS	228-303-7

Quality Control

Our Bicyclo[3.2.1]Octane is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, GC-MS, and NMR, to ensure high purity and identity confirmation. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting all critical quality parameters. For custom synthesis or specific grade requirements, our technical team is available to discuss tailored specifications and quality agreements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, we recommend maintaining the product under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C to ensure optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Evaporation	≤ 0.1%

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