Description

Bicyclo[2.2.2]Octane-7,8-Dicarboxylic Acid is a rigid, polycyclic dicarboxylic acid derivative, serving as a valuable and versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique, highly constrained bicyclic framework makes it an essential precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures with defined three-dimensional geometry. This compound is particularly sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel active ingredients and high-performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing novel drug candidates, especially those requiring rigid, three-dimensional scaffolds to enhance binding affinity and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with unique modes of action.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a backbone for creating chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal complexation.
• Polymer Chemistry: Monomer for producing high-performance polymers, such as polyamides and polyesters, with enhanced thermal stability and mechanical properties due to its rigid structure.
• Material Science Research: Precursor for developing advanced organic frameworks (MOFs/COFs), dendrimers, and other functional nanomaterials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and for exploring new chemical spaces in discovery research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[2.2.2]Octane-7,8-Dicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	6696-68-0
Molecular Formula	C10H12O4
Molecular Weight	196.20 g/mol
Synonyms	7,8-Dicarboxybicyclo[2.2.2]octane; Bicyclo[2.2.2]octane-1,4-dicarboxylic acid (alternative numbering); 1,4-Dicarboxybicyclo[2.2.2]octane; BCODA; Bicyclo[2.2.2]octane-7,8-dicarboxylic acid; 7,8-Bicyclo[2.2.2]octanedicarboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bicyclo[2.2.2]Octane-7,8-Dicarboxylic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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 bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.