Description

Bicyclo[2.2.2]Oct-5-Ene-2,3-Dicarbonitrile is a specialized, high-value bicyclic organic compound featuring a rigid molecular framework with two nitrile functional groups. This unique structure makes it a critical advanced intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in fine chemical and life science industries for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a rigid, three-dimensional core structure.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the bicyclic scaffold can impart specific biological activity and stability.
• Material Science Precursor: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of advanced polymers with unique thermal or mechanical properties.
• Ligand Synthesis: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to create sophisticated chelating ligands for catalysis and sensor applications.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including Diels-Alder reactions and cycloadditions.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Bicyclo[2.2.2]Oct-5-Ene-2,3-Dicarbonitrile
CAS No.	62249-52-9
Molecular Formula	C10H8N2
Molecular Weight	156.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dicyanobicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-ene; Bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-ene-2,3-dicarbonitrile; 5-Bicyclo[2.2.2]octene-2,3-dicarbonitrile; 2,3-Bicyclo[2.2.2]octenedicarbonitrile; BCODN; BCOD; Contact for additional synonyms.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bicyclo[2.2.2]Oct-5-Ene-2,3-Dicarbonitrile 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 process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong 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.