Description

Cyclooctyl Methyl Carbonate is a specialized organic carbonate ester featuring a cyclooctyl functional group. This compound serves as a valuable chemical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, offering unique reactivity due to its cyclic structure. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or chain transfer agent in the production of specialty polycarbonates and other functional polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a protecting group for alcohols or as a carbonyl source in transesterification and carbonylation reactions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of novel ligands for metal-catalyzed processes in fine chemical manufacturing.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for use in creating advanced organic electronic materials and coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclooctyl Methyl Carbonate
CAS No.	61699-38-5
Molecular Formula	C10H18O3
Molecular Weight	186.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl Cyclooctyl Carbonate; Cyclooctyl Methyl Ester Carbonic Acid; Carbonate de méthyle et de cyclooctyle (French); Cyclooctylmethoxycarbonyl; Cyclooctyloxycarbonylmethane; Cyclooctyl Methyloxycarbonate
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Quality Control

Our Cyclooctyl Methyl Carbonate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

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 acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.04 - 1.08
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.450 - 1.460

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