Description

Spiro[3.3]Heptane-2,2-Dicarboxylicacid is a high-purity, multifunctional dicarboxylic acid featuring a unique spirocyclic core structure, offering exceptional rigidity and defined stereochemistry for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters as a sophisticated building block for creating novel polymers, pharmaceuticals, and specialty materials where precise molecular geometry is critical. It is needed by research chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for applications ranging from ligand design to the synthesis of complex organic frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used as a monomer or co-monomer to introduce rigid, spirocyclic units into polyamides, polyesters, and other high-performance polymers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Design: Provides a structurally constrained scaffold for developing novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor for organic frameworks, dendrimers, and other nanostructured materials with tailored properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for academic and industrial R&D exploring new reaction pathways and molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Spiro[3.3]Heptane-2,2-Dicarboxylicacid
CAS No.	64775-97-9
Molecular Formula	C9H10O4
Molecular Weight	182.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Spiro[3.3]heptane-2,2-dicarboxylic acid; 2,2-Spirobi[cyclopropane]-1,1-dicarboxylic acid; Dispiro[3.1.3.1]decane-2,6-dicarboxylic acid (related bicyclic form); Bicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-1,1-dicarboxylic acid (common misnomer); 2,2-Dicarboxyspiro[3.3]heptane; Spiroheptanedicarboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our Spiro[3.3]Heptane-2,2-Dicarboxylicacid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider the use of a desiccant.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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